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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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Gainesville offensive lineman Bryson Hurt (71), offensive lineman Carter Mathis and quarterback Kharim Hughley (9) celebrate their 37-6 win against Rome in the GHSA 5A semi-final playoff game at Barron Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Rome, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal

The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) celebrates his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.

An impressive 26-foot-tall Christmas tree is displayed at the rotunda after Gov. Brian Kemp and his family participated in the lighting ceremony marking the start of the 2025 holiday season at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez/AJC

PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays

Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates a 28-7 victory over Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia crushes Alabama to win SEC championship

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's SEC Championship Game, coming away with a convincing 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Members of Georgia’s Spirit Squad entertain fans during pep-rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for SEC Championship Game

The Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart prepare to take on Alabama in the SEC Championship Game Saturday.

Creekside running back Gary Walker (back) celebrates the game-winning touchdown with teammate Lawrence Martin II  during their Class 4A semifinal against Kell on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Creekside High School in Fairburn. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Photos: Creekside tops Kell in GHSA semifinal

Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett hugs Gainesville wide receiver Philip Williams (2) after their win against Hughes in their quarter-final game of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs at Langston Hughes High School, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Fairburn, Ga. Gainesville won 40-32. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Photos: Gainesville takes down top-ranked Hughes in GHSA playoffs