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Flashback Photos: It happened in 1975 Atlanta
Photos: Take a look at the Atlanta of 40 years ago -- its people, places and events -- through the lenses of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution's photographers. Gallery created May 2015.
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In 1975, the Civil War-era cannons at Fort Walker in Grant Park near downtown Atlanta were besieged by vandals stealing its spokes and the ravages of time on its wooden supports. But 40 years ago, the cannons were sent to Piedmont Park for restoration and were slated to return to Grant Park. After years of vandalism by park visitors, though, the cannons were removed in the late 1980s, and one was stolen. Today, only a state historic marker remains at the site. This Guy Hayes AJC photo details the striking difference between Atlanta's past and the present it was busily crafting in the '70s. Following are more of the events, people and places that marked the year 1975 and that have influenced our city's growth and development ever since.
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PHOTOS: Roads renamed to honor teens killed at 'Sweet 16' party
Road markers honor 2 families joined through grief after ‘Sweet 16′ shooting Douglas County dedications aim to keep the legacy alive of 2 teens killed in 2023 shooting.
Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com
FROM UATLPHOTOS: Morehouse parents say goodbye to incoming students
Families watch incoming Morehouse University students for the Parents Parting Ceremony as the fall 2025 semester starts.
Credit: Handout
Photos: Elise opens at the Woodruff Arts Center
Elise, a new restaurant from Lyla Lila chef Craig Richards, opens Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center, taking over the space formerly occupied by Table 1280.
Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Photos: McEachern wallops Walton in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
McEachern defeats Walton 50-17 on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
