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Flashback photos: Atlanta buildings and streets in the 1980s
For some of us, it seems like yesterday, but Atlanta looked very different in the 1980s. When the decade began, the Downtown Connector didn’t even exist and MARTA was a brand new thing (the first ride took place in 1979). But Atlanta mainstays like traffic and the Varsity were firmly established. Here’s our photographic journey back to Atlanta as it was in the 1980s.
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The Downtown Connector
Georgia in 1988
Flashback 1980s
Flashback 1980s
Flashback 1980s
Flashback 1980s
Flashback 1980s
Flashback 1980s
The Downtown Connector
The Downtown Connector
Atlanta's 14th Street
The Downtown Connector
The Downtown Connector
The Downtown Connector
Flashback photos: 30 years ago, Atlanta and Georgia in 1989
Flashback photos: 30 years ago, Atlanta and Georgia in 1989
Flashback photos: 30 years ago, Atlanta and Georgia in 1989
Flashback photos: 30 years ago, Atlanta and Georgia in 1989
Git 'r' done
Euclid Drugs
Watering hole
Make way for progress
Moreland Avenue
Spring Street through the years
Carrying off the goal post
Highland Avenue
Here comes MARTA
East side
The Strip
Cold ones
Neighborhood Watch
Along Carroll Street
Georgia in 1989
Decatur through the years
Georgia in 1988
Atlanta and Georgia in 1989
Flashback photos: Atlanta buildings and streets in the 1980s
Roswell Road
Classic Cobb
Georgia in 1987
Flashback Photos: Coca-Cola in Atlanta
Flashback photos: Atlanta buildings and streets in the 1980s
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Sept. 11, 1980 -- The future site of the Little 5 Points Super Market under construction.

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Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

Needing a win to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship Game, Georgia Tech flopped in a big way Saturday, losing 44-28 to the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (center) runs for yards against the Charlotte defense during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Charlotte in home finale

The Georgia Bulldogs closed out their home season with a convincing 35-3 win over Charlotte at Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon.

University of Georgia’s Hairy Dawg greets fans in the Dawg Walk before the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Fans greet Dawgs before game with Charlotte

Georgia players arrive at Sanford Stadium for their Saturday, Nov. 22, game with Charlotte. The Bulldogs go into the game as a seven- touchdown favorite.

Marist defensive back Dawson Batemon celebrates after an interception against Blessed Trinity at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)
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Credit: Colin Hubbard

Photos: Marist defeats Blessed Trinity, moves on to quarterfinals

Marist defeats Blessed Trinity, 28-10, in the 2025 GHSA state playoffs second round.

Douglas County wide receiver Aaron Gregory (center) celebrates with his Tiger teammates after their 30-24 win over North Cobb in a second round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Douglas County defeats North Cobb in the second round of the playoffs

North Cobb hosted Douglas County in the second round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs.

The dolphin exhibit is a multi-million dollar exhibit and the biggest expansion to date for the aquarium. The press got a sneak preview in 2011 of one of the pools in the 1.8 million gallon dolphin attraction which contain three dolphins, Phebe, Lily, and Shaka.  (Bob Andrews/AJC file)
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Credit: bandres@ajc.com

PHOTOS: 20 years of the Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium celebrates 20 years in 2025. Take a look at the Atlanta institution through the years.

McEachern wide receiver Michala Butler (right) runs alongside Marietta's Joy Gross (4) in a flag football game against McEachern at Osborne High School in Marietta, GA on Monday, November 17th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Photos: McEachern flag football defeats Marietta

McEachern flag football defeats Marietta 14-6 on Nov. 17, 2025.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field after the game. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Panthers defeat Falcons in overtime

In a key battle in the NFC South Division, the Carolina Panthers rallied to defeat the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium