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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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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, known as the world's busiest airport,  celebrates 100 years. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Hartsfield-Jackson over the years

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internation Airport celebrates 100 years of operation.

The National League's Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves is introduced for the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: 2025 MLB All-Star Game ends in swing-off

MLB stars in the American League and the National League showed out at Truist Park on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale waves at fans at the 2025 MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show at The Battery in Atlanta ahead of the game on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta rolls out the red carpet for MLB All-Star Game

The All-Star Red Carpet Show was held at The Battery Atlanta on the afternoon before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

University of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart speaks at a press conference at SEC Media Days at Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: SEC Media Days in Atlanta

The Southeastern Conference's annual media days event is being held this week in Atlanta, with coaches and players from every SEC school meeting with various members of the me...

Victoria Staples poses for a photo outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the last day of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans embrace cowboy culture for Atlanta shows

This Ain't Texas, it's Atlanta. Beyoncé fans put on their spin on cowboy fashion for the music icon's "Cowboy Carter Tour."

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson hits a home run during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta.   Jason Getz / AJC
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PHOTOS: 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta

A day before Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, fans turned out at Truist Park for this year's Home Run Derby.

Baseball fans overlook the galleria floor during the Capital One All-Star Village opening at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: All-Star Village draws baseball fans in Atlanta

Fans embraced all things baseball as the All-Star Village for opened for All-Star Game activities.

The Atlanta Braves select short stop and outfielder, Tate Southisene, in the 22nd pick of the 2025 MLB Draft Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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PHOTOS: MLB Draft held at the Coca-Cola Roxy

Major League Baseball held its annual amateur draft on Sunday at the Coca-Cola Roxy. With its first-round pick, the Braves selected shortstop Tate Southisene.