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PHOTOS: Community pays respects for second fallen Cobb County deputy
Law enforcement and community members honor Deputy Marshall Samuel Ervin Jr., who was killed in the line of duty.
091622 ERVIN FUNERAL
091622 ERVIN FUNERAL
091622 ERVIN FUNERAL
Members of the Paulding County Firefighter department salute the hearse of fallen Marshall Samual Ervin Jr as the procession passes on Dallas Highway on Wednesday, September 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Jasper Presto from Dallas holds a U.S. flag as the procession pass by Dallas Haighwy in Paulding County on Thursday, September 15, 2022. "I am here to show support to my community and pay respect to the people that sacrifice their lives for us," Presto said.
People stand by Dallas Highway holding U.S. flags to pay respect to Marshall Samual Ervin Jr during the procession over Dallas Highway on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People stand by the Dallas Highway holding U.S. flag to pay respect to Marshall Samual Ervin Jr during the procession over Dallas Highway on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
091622 ERVIN FUNERAL
091622 ERVIN FUNERAL
Deputy Marshall Ervin Jr. fureral procession
People stand by the Dallas Highway holding U.S. flags to pay respect to Marshall Samual Ervin Jr during the procession over Dallas Highway on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Deputy Marshall Ervin Jr. fureral procession
Kirk Poss from Dallas puts the U.S. over his car to pay respect to Marshall Samual Ervin Jr before the procession starts in Dallas on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Deputy Marshall Ervin Jr. fureral procession
The hearse carrying the fallen Marshall Samual Ervin Jr travels by Dallas Highway on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Marshall Samual Ervin Jr, alongside Sheriff Deputy Koleski, 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
Daniel Bento from Marietta salutes the procession as they pass by Dallas Highway to show respect to the fallen Marshall Samual Ervin Jr. in Paulding County on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Marietta Police Department retiree Don Smith, salutes the hearse of Marshall  Marshall Samual Ervin Jr as the procession pass by Dallas Highwy in Paulding County on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  Marshall Samual Ervin Jr, alongside Cobb County Sheriff Deputy Koleski, was killed late Thursday while attempting to arrest Christopher James Cook Jr. at home in the Hampton Glen subdivision last week.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
A child observes the procession for the fallen Marshall Samual Ervin Jr. as they travel on Dallas Highway on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Dallas, Ga. Marshall Samual Ervin Jr, alongside Cobb County Deputy Koloski, was killed late Thursday while attempting to arrest Christopher James Cook Jr. at home in the Hampton Glen subdivision last week.
A visibly moved woman holds an American flag as she watches the procession of fallen Marshal Samual Ervin Jr go by Dallas Highway on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Dallas, Ga. Thursday, September 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
A motorcade leads the procession of fallen Marshall Samual Ervin Jr as people pay their respect with American flags over Dallas Highway on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  Marshall Samual Ervin Jr, alongside Cobb County Deputy Koleski, was killed late Thursday while attempting to arrest Christopher James Cook Jr. at home in the Hampton Glen subdivision last week. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Dozens of people show respect for the procession for Marshall Samual Ervin Jr as they travel on Dallas Highway on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Dallas, Ga. Marshall Samual Ervin Jr, alongside Cobb County Deputy Koleski, was killed late Thursday while attempting to arrest Christopher James Cook Jr. at home in the Hampton Glen subdivision last week.
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The presentation of the U.S. flag during the funeral for Deputy Marshall Ervin Jr. at West Ridge Church, Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Dallas. Cobb County Sheriff Deputy Ervin Jr., alongside Jonathan Koleski was killed late Thursday while attempting to arrest Christopher James Cook Jr. at home in the Hampton Glen subdivision last Thursday. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Southern nachos, served in a vessel called "the boom box," made with pulled pork, beans and multiple flavors of barbecue sauce on top of pork rinds. (Henri Hollis / henri.hollis@ajc.com)
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Credit: Henri Hollis

PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Game specialty food items

The Atlanta Braves and concessions vendor Delaware North unveiled a special lineup of food items created for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park.

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Society Atlanta is a 31-story residential tower at 811 Peachtree St., which opened in the summer of 2025. (Courtesy of Katie Bricker)
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Credit: Courtesy of Katie Bricker

PHOTOS: Society Atlanta apartments open in Midtown

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) looks down at the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Atlanta. 
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Braves get swept at home by Orioles

The Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Braves, winning Sunday's series finale, 2-1, at Truist Park.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (ground) blocks a shot by Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala (right) during the first half of the Club World Cup quarterfinals match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 over Bayern Munich. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Paris Saint-Germain tops Bayern Munich in Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich in a quarterfinal match at the Club World Cup in Atlanta Saturday.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Orioles

The Braves lost the series opener to the Orioles, 3-2, on the Fourth of July at Truist Park.

Runner in Santa hat wipes face in the heat at  the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025.   (Natrice Miller / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Runners showed their flair for fashion during the AJC Peachtree Road Race

From wonderful patriotic outfits to the downright weird, AJC Peachtree Road Race runners didn't disappoint. See the most interesting costumes from the 56th running.

Hellen Obiri wins the women’s race at the finish of the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025.   (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Men’s, women's, high school elite and other divisions of AJC Peachtree Road Race

Patrick Kiprop won the men’s elite division with a time of 27:35. Hellen Obiri won the women’s elite division Friday with a time of 31:29.

Runners show excitement at the start of the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Scene from the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race

About 50,000 runners participated in the 56th running of the nation’s largest Fourth of July 10K road race.