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PHOTOS: The life of Bobby Lee Cook
Images from the life of legendary Georgia lawyer Bobby Lee Cook, who once defended Wayne Williams and who was rumored to be the real-life inspiration for the fictional character "Matlock."
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Attorney Bobby Lee Cook, seen here in his Summerville office in 1984, represented hundreds of accused murderers over his career, which began in the late 1940s. His clever maneuvers in court, combined with a gentlemanly charm, made him perhaps Georgia's most famous attorney and may have inspired a classic television character. (AJC Archive at GSU Library / AJCP377-034c)
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PHOTOS: Juneteenth Parade held in College Park
The second annual Juneteenth Parade & Freedom Celebration was held in College Park on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Georgia campuses among Travel & Leisure's most beautiful
Travel & Leisure recently released its list of America's most beautiful college campuses. Two Georgia schools, Berry College and the University of Georgia, made the list.
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PHOTOS: Braves shut out Mets to clinch series win
Behind a dominating pitching performance from Chris Sale, the Braves defeated the Mets on Wednesday night at Truist Park, 5-0.
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PHOTOS: Braves rally to beat Mets in 10 innings
The Braves were able to rally from a 4-1 deficit in the eighth inning and pull out a 5-4 victory over the Mets on Tuesday at Truist Park, in the first game of an important thr...
