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Photos: DeKalb sheriff's office hosts Adopt-A-Family holiday gift event
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office distributed gifts to 25 kids in 13 families with incarcerated parents in their 16th annual Adopt-A-Family event.
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where 3-year-old Olivia Banks finds herself surrounded by gifts.. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Bobby Parks, 6, gets help from Chief Deputy Temetris Akins, left, at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Angel Suarez-Valencia 9, reacts to his new wheels during the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Jamari Stell, 8, opens one of several gifts he is given at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where 5-year-old Tealitha Height, gets a little help picking the gift she should open at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Layla Watkins,10, opens her first gift at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Larry Sims is given a new bike. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Officer Davis, left, helps 3-year old Olivia Banks with her new bike. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Officer Davis, left, helps 3-year old Olivia Banks with her new bike. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where 3-year-old Olivia Banks high fives Sheriff Officer Davis, right, while everyone else grabs a bite to eat.  Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox welcomes families to the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Malachi Parks, 8, shows off his new bike at the party.  Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023. Alyah Pearson, 9, gets started opening one of several gifts that law enforcement officers bought for her.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Major Ethridge, left, helps 11-year-old James Sims with one of several gifts. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where 3-year-old Olivia Banks finds herself surrounded by gifts.. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Georgia Tech wide receivers Dean Patterson (left) and Malik Rutherford celebrate after a successful two-point conversion  during the second half against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Clemson on the final play

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeat the Clemson Tigers on a field goal as time ran out, 24-21.

Georgia faithful drove to Knoxville on Saturday to cheer on the Bulldogs as they play Tennessee in Knoxville. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia visits Rocky Top, Tennessee, for SEC showdown

Georgia visits Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., for SEC clash with Volunteers.

Sequoyah wide receiver Brook Darling catches a pass during the first half against Sprayberry at Skip Pope Stadium in Canton on Friday, Sept. 12th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Sequoyah vs. Sprayberry high school football

Sequoyah defeated Sprayberry, 63-20, in a football game at Sequoyah High School in Canton on Friday.

Fayetteville Firefighter Noah Maupin makes it to the summit of Stone Mountain during the annual 9/11 memorial on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta remembers victims of Sept. 11

Two events in metro Atlanta commemorate the 2977 lives lost in deadly terrorist attacks in on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Cobb County fire department hangs a U.S. flag from their fire trucks as a procession for fallen Dekalb County Firefighter Preston Fant arrives at West Cobb Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Hendren

PHOTOS: Fallen DeKalb firefighter honored with processional through metro Atlanta

Several metro Atlanta fire departments paid their respects Wednesday morning to fallen DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant with a somber procession to a Marietta funeral ho...

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Cubs, 6-1

The Braves fell to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 6-1, at Truist Park.

 Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (6) reacts after missing a last-second field goal. The Atlanta Falcons lost their home opener 23-20 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez/AJC

PHOTOS: Buccaneers edge Falcons in season opener

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the 2025 NFL season with a 23-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, September 7.

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) tackles Austin Peay running back Kaden Williams (7) during the second half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 28-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia improves to 2-0 with 28-6 win over Austin Peay

The Georgia Bulldogs overcame some sloppy play to improve to 2-0 on the season with a 28-6 victory over Austin Peay Saturday, September 6 in Sanford Stadium.