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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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Hundreds attended a "No Kings" rally at the Atlanta Civic Center on Saturday (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Credit: Abbey Cutrer

PHOTOS: 'No Kings' protest in Atlanta

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McEachern quarterback Calvin Pittman Jr (12) prepares to throw against Hillgrove at Cobb Energy Hillgrove Stadium in Powder Springs, GA on Friday, October 17th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Hillgrove vs. McEachern high school football

McEachern defeated Hillgrove 35-14 in a football game at Cobb Energy Hillgrove Stadium in Powder Springs on Friday.

Halloween decorations sit in Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key’s yard in Atlanta on Thursday, October 16, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key's house in Halloween mode

Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key goes all out for Halloween.

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox cheers on the alumni band at Morris Brown College during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Homecoming at Morris Brown College

Morris Brown College celebrated homecoming with its Royal Coronation and tailgate in Atlanta, bringing students, alumni and the community together.

Georgia Bulldogs forward Jake Wilkins (21) attempts a three-pointer against Georgia State Panthers guard Jelani Hamilton (10) during the first half of an exhibition opener at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Atlanta. 
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Georgia State hosts UGA in a basketball exhibition

Georgia State basketball hosted the Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday, Oct. 15 in a preseason exhibition. UGA won 65-61.

Students and supporters attend a memorial event for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. President Donald Trump proclaimed Oct. 14, what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday, a national day of remembrance and posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: KSU students remember slain Charlie Kirk on birthday

Students at Kennesaw State University organized a tribute Tuesday to conservative activist Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

The DeKalb County School District has had a revolving door of superintendents since 2010. Nine people have served in that position — including one person who served twice. (Photo illustration by Cassidy Alexander)
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Credit: Cassidy Alexander

DeKalb's long list of school superintendents

The DeKalb County School District has had a revolving door of superintendents since 2010. Nine people have served in that position — including one person who served twice.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson avoids a tackle to run for his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Bills on Monday Night Football

The Atlanta Falcons won a primetime game against the Buffalo Bills, 24-14, on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to move to 3-2 on the season.