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PHOTOS: Community pays respect to Cobb Deputy
Community gathers for procession and funeral of Cobb Deputy Jonathan Koleski who was killed in the line of duty.
Sandra Peterson from Flowery Branch, who has a son in law enforcement, holds a sign in support as the procession of fallen Deputy Jonathan Koleski passes over Chastain Road in Kennesaw on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
091422 KOLESKI FUNERAL
A  motorcade leads the procession of fallen Deputy Jonathan Koleski as people pay their respect with American flags over Chastain Rd on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People stand by Chastain Rd to pay respect to fallen Deputy Jonathan Koleski during the procession on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People stand by Chastain Rd to pay respect to fallen Deputy Jonathan Koleski during the procession on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Members of the Cobb County Firefighter department salute the hearse of fallen Deputy Jonathan Koleski as the procession passes on Chastain Road on Wednesday, September on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
The hearse carrying the casket of fallen Deputy Jonathan Koleski during the procession as they pass by Chastain Rd on their way to the Georgia National Cemetery on Wednesday, September on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
091422 KOLESKI FUNERAL
091422 KOLESKI FUNERAL
091422 KOLESKI FUNERAL
091422 KOLESKI FUNERAL
A motorcade leads the caravan, escorting the family of Deputy Jonathan Koleski to the NorthStar church for his funeral service on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Cobb County Honor Guard awaits on the casket of Deputy Jonathan Koleski to enter the NorthStar Church for his funeral service on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
The hearse of Deputy Jonathan Koleski arrives at the NorthStar Church for his funeral service on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Deputy Koleski, alongside Marshall Samual Ervin Jr, was killed late Thursday while attempting to arrest Christopher James Cook Jr. at home in the Hampton Glen subdivision last Thursday. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
A motorcade leads the caravan where the hearse of the fallen Deputy Jonathan Koleski is being transported to the NorthStar church for his funeral service on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Cobb County Sheriff escorts the hearse of Deputy Jonathan Koleski's hearse as they arrive at the NorthStar Church for his funeral services on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
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Sandra Peterson from Flowery Branch, who has a son in law enforcement, holds a sign in support as the procession of fallen Deputy Jonathan Koleski passes over Chastain Road in Kennesaw on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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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

South Florida and Kennesaw State players wear shirts with the slogan “Love Wins” to honor the legacy of Amir Abdur-Rahim, a former KSU coach, during their game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Kennesaw State falls to South Florida in men's basketball

Kennesaw State's men's basketball team fell to South Florida on Sunday. At halftime, both schools honored former coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away in October of 2024.

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) reacts after making a six-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against Texas in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Georgia downs Texas in Sanford Stadium

The Georgia Bulldogs beat the Texas Longhorns in Sanford Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025.

Georgia Tech running back Malachi Hosley, center, runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
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Credit: AP

Photos: Georgia Tech narrowly escapes upset at Boston College

No. 16 Georgia Tech narrowly defeated Boston College on Nov. 15, 2025.

Lee County running back Jordan Bush (right) runs for yards during the second half against Sprayberry in the first-round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Marietta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Sprayberry hosts Lee County in the first round of the playoffs

Sprayberry hosted Lee County in the first round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs.

Mill Creek running back Jayde Beasley (2) runs against Colquitt County middle linebacker Davion Enoch (15) during the first half at Mill Creek Community Stadium, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Hoschton, Ga. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Photos: Mill Creek hosts Colquitt County in first round of the playoffs

Mill Creek hosted Colquitt County in first round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs on Nov. 14, 2025.

The Atlanta Wind Phone is part of Woodruff Park's latest art installation — “The Space Within”. The public art pieces are designed to inspire reflection and inner peace. Among them, the wind phone offers a place for the bereaved to embrace their grief. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Moustache)
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Photos: Need to ‘grieve out loud’? Atlanta’s wind phones will take your call.

Woodruff Park's latest public art display — “The Space Within” — is designed to inspire reflection and inner peace.

Former Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter (shown in a 2024 file photo) secured two "no body" convictions in separate homicides. In 1992, Charles Thomas White III was convicted for the death of Randy Beck. White was sentenced to life in prison, five years before Beck’s remains were found. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Gray

'No body' homicide cases in Georgia

A look at some of the Georgia homicide cases that have gone to trial despite investigators not finding a body.