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Restoring the Flint River to its former glory near Atlanta
The Flint River snakes a 344-mile path from Atlanta's southern suburbs to Lake Seminole in southwest Georgia, its waters eventually draining into the Gulf of Mexico.
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The headwaters of the 344-mile Flint River, Georgia’s second longest, are first visible in a seven-acre tract off Willingham Drive near College Park’s border with East Point in South Fulton County. The historic site is now dominated by colorful brush of pinks and purples, a mish-mash of tree varieties and chirping frogs.. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.
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PHOTOS: Georgia crushes Alabama to win SEC championship
The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's SEC Championship Game, coming away with a convincing 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for SEC Championship Game
The Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart prepare to take on Alabama in the SEC Championship Game Saturday.
