Metro Atlanta
Atlanta Rewind: The Masquerade through the years
The Masquerade Atlanta, a popular music venue, is closing its North Avenue location and moving to Underground Atlanta. Here are photos through the years.
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The then-new Masquerade nightclub, located at the site of the old Excelsior Mill on North Avenue in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood, as it looked in 1989 when it opened. The club's rooms were dubbed Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. READ MORE: Masquerade move delayed by construction
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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.




















