Flashback photos: Cobb County, 1887-1988

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Cobb County was established in 1832 and named for U.S. Senator Thomas Willis Cobb. Take a look back at a big chunk of that history in this collection of photos from the AJC's archives and from the Georgia State University archives.

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Acworth, Ga: John Willie Jones rehearses his old-fashioned oxcart for upcoming Acworth centennial. Cart will be one of the featured attractions in the city's week-long celebration in July 1964.

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PHOTOS: Falcons lose close game at 49ers

The Falcons struggled on offense in their loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

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PHOTOS: Renderings of Stitch project over Atlanta's Downtown Connector

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PHOTOS: Atlanta United's Brad Guzan plays final MLS game

Atlanta United keeper Brad Guzan played his final MLS game Saturday, retiring with a draw, as Atlanta United battled DC United to a 1-1 draw.

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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Ole Miss in key SEC matchup

The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Ole Miss Rebels in an important SEC matchup Saturday at Sanford Stadium.

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PHOTOS: ESPN's College GameDay visits Athens for UGA-Ole Miss

ESPN's College GameDay visited Athens on Oct. 18, 2025 ahead of the Ole Miss-UGA football game.

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PHOTOS: Dawg Walk ahead of the UGA-Ole Miss game in Athens

Photos from the Dawg Walk on Oct. 18, 2025. The Georgia Bulldogs host the Ole Miss Rebels in a top-10 showdown.

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PHOTOS: 'No Kings' protest in Atlanta

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PHOTOS: Hillgrove vs. McEachern high school football

McEachern defeated Hillgrove 35-14 in a football game at Cobb Energy Hillgrove Stadium in Powder Springs on Friday.