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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. signals to the crowd after the Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 34-27 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, September 28, 2025. 
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Commanders to even record at 2-2

The Atlanta Falcons show its offense come to life in a 34-27 win over the Washington Commanders Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Georgia players leave after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Alabama defeats Georgia in Sanford Stadium

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide met on Saturday night in a key SEC matchup at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider pitches in the first inning at the Braves versus Pittsburgh Pirates game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 27, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Braves take on the Pirates Saturday

The Atlanta Braves hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night at Truist Park, in second to last game of the season.

Georgia players participate in the dawg walk before Georgia’s game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia football Dawg Walk ahead of Alabama game

The Georgia Bulldogs go through their pregame walk prior to Saturday night's battle vs. Alabama.

Hebron’s Jarvis Mathurin receives a kick off and returns the ball for a touchdown during the first half of play Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Hebron Christian Academy. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Hebron Christian vs. East Jackson high school football

Hebron Christian defeated East Jackson 55-10 in a football game at Burlingame Field in Dacula on Friday.

Central (Carrollton) kicker Jake Davis (39) celebrates with teammates after he kicked the game-winning field goal against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Central-Carrollton defeats Jonesboro with game-winning field goal

Central-Carrollton defeated Jonesboro on Sept. 25, 2025.

Salsa dancers perform during Placita Latina's Salsa on the Square on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. The event honors Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the history, culture, food and contributions of Hispanic Americans. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Salsa in the Square

Salsa in the Square in Decatur Square honors Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the history, culture, food and contribution of Hispanic-Americans.

Atlanta, Ga. — Headliners Blink-182 closed out 2025’s Shaky Knees on Sunday, Sept. 21, with a two-hour onslaught of hits for a packed Piedmont Park. (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)
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Credit: Ryan Fleisher

Photos: Blink-182, Devo, Wet Leg perform: 8 highlights from Shaky Knees Day 3

The third and final day of the festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta brought more high temperatures and eclectic lineups, just like the two days before.