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The legacy of Atlanta's 1996 Summer Olympic Games
Photos: The legacy of Atlanta's 1996 Summer Olympic Games
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It was 20 years ago this week that the world’s sporting attention turned to Atlanta. The 1996 Summer Olympics were our time to shine, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show the world that a striving Southern burg could punch above its adolescent weight. The physical reminders of the Olympics may slide into oblivion, but the games’ legacy — legacies, rather — lives on. -- Text by Dan Chapman, AJC
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal
The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.
Credit: AP
PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer
The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez/AJC
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.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
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.
