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PHOTOS: Crowds gather to remember the fallen at Marietta National Cemetery
Hundreds of veterans, active duty military, families of fallen soldiers and civilians gathered on Memorial Day afternoon at the Marietta National Cemetery to pay their respects.
Cobb County Sheriff’s Honor Guard performs the 21 gun salute during the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia holds the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003 where the presentation of the floral wreaths takes place.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sam Burera, 2, is in the holiday spirit at the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Julie Porter participates in the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Julie Porter is emotional at the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
During a moment of silence for the soldiers lost since last Memorial Day, Army Aviation veteran Mark Maloney, left, and his sister Mary Chappell, right, participate in the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Standing for the Armed Forces Medley and representing the Marines, Julie Porter, left, supports her veteran Marine husband, Ken Porter, during the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
During a moment of silence for the soldiers lost since last Memorial Day, Army Aviation veteran Mark Maloney center, left, hat in hand, and his sister Mary Chappell, right, jean jacket, participate in the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Atlanta Concert Band prepares to perform ‘God Bless America’ during the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chaplain Mark Barbour says the Pledge of Allegiance during the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Marine veteran Doug Tasse, white shirt, second from right, salutes during the Pledge of Allegiance the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Becky Rostron of McDonough says the Pledge of Allegiance during the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  Rostron later represented the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861- 1865 in the laying of the wreaths. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Marine veteran Doug Tasse heads to his seat before the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance formally begins at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Paula Alexander of Marietta passes out flags at the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alexandria Quillen comes from a military family and feels spiritually led to pay respect and lay flowers at the graves of soldiers in the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003. The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia holds the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the national cemetery.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alexandria Quillen comes from a military family and feels spiritually led to pay respect and lay flowers at the graves of soldiers in the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003. The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia holds the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the national cemetery.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia holds the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia holds the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia holds the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Atlanta Concert Guard’s David Stoutamire of Sandy Springs, front, performs taps closing out the the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Cobb County Sheriff’s Honor Guard performs the 21 gun salute during the 77th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 29, 2003. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Thousands lined up along Peachtree Street for the annual Dragon Con Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Dragon Con Parade 2025 brings out colorful characters

Thousands lined up along Peachtree Street on Saturday for the annual Dragon Con Parade of costumed characters and fun folks in Atlanta.

Mary Ann Dunkentell is reunited with her dog, Va-Beep, at the DeKalb Animal Shelter on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Chamblee. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)
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Credit: Olivia Bowdoin

PHOTOS: Social media spotlight gives shelter dogs a 2nd chance at life

Social media has transformed the dog adoption process at LifeLine, where animals have to be put down each week due to shelter overpopulation.

Longtime Waffle House employee and Union of Southern Service Workers member Katie Giede speaks during a Labor Day rally in Woodruff Park on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Labor Day rally protests cuts to social services

A coalition of unions and organizations representing Atlanta workers gathered in Woodruff Park on Monday to discuss frustrations over cuts to social services and other issues ...

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown run with Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57, left) and offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun, right, during the second quarter against Marshall in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Marshall in season opener

The Georgia Bulldogs opened their football season with a dominating victory over Marshall in Sanford Stadium on Saturday.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (David Zalubowski/AP)
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Colorado in 2025 season opener

Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Aug. 29, 2025. The game was the season opener for each team.

North Gwinnett defensive back Andruw Gist (center) tackles Colquitt County wide receiver A’zhiyen Alridge (left) after a reception by Alridge during the first half at Tom Robinson Field at North Gwinnett High School on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Suwanee. North Gwinnett won 21-7. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: North Gwinnett vs. Colquitt County high school football

North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 21-7 in a football game at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee on Friday.

Roswell kicker Balint Vorosmarty (26) celebrates with a teammate after kicking the winning field goal against Walton in the final seconds of their game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football

Roswell defeated Walton, 30-28, in a football game at Walton High School in Marietta on Friday.

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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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