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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
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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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Former CDC leaders (from left) Daniel Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis and Debra Houry are greeted by CDC staff and supporters as they gather to rally for the departing leaders outside the CDC headquarters, Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Atlanta.  Top leaders who resigned their positions at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency’s director were escorted out of the building Thursday morning. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Supporters cheer resigning CDC leaders

Top leaders who resigned their positoins at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency's director were escorted out of the building Thurs

Renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned upgrades for Cross Keys High School in Atlanta. The original building dates back to the 1950s. (Courtesy of the DeKalb County School District)
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Credit: Photo courtesy DeKalb County School District

See the planned Cross Key High School renovations

These renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned renovations at Cross Keys High School.

Binta Darbo (front) runs drills during the 5th annual Girls Flag Football Showcase hosed by the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Falcons’ Girls Flag Football Showcase

Nearly 200 high school flag football players competed at the Falcons’ fifth annual Girls Flag Football Showcase on Monday night.

Tommy Fleetwood, of England, lifts the PGA Tour Championship trophy at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Final Round of Tour Championship

Tommy Fleetwood captured the Tour Championship Sunday, winning his first PGA Tour event.

McEachern running back Henry Pullen (4) celebrates his touchdown against North Cobb on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Powder Springs. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: North Cobb vs. McEachern high school football

McEachern defeated North Cobb, 21-0, in a football game at McEachern High School on Friday.

Golfers Russell Henley (second from right) and Scottie Scheffler (right) walk down the seventh fairway after their teeshots during the second round of the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, Friday, August 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Second-round action at the 2025 Tour Championship

The 2025 Tour Championship continued with the second round at East Lake Golf Club on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

A DeKalb County police officer can’t hide his emotional during the Final Honors following the memorial service for DeKalb County police Officer David Rose, who was killed while responding to the Aug. 8 shooting at the CDC, outside the First Baptist Church Atlanta, Friday, August 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Community honors officer killed in CDC shooting

Gov. Brian Kemp, law enforcement officers and community members honor DeKalb County police Officer David Rose at a memorial service.

The Weeknd dazzles the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: The Weeknd electrifies the crowd at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium

The Weeknd performs at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Aug. 21, 2025.