error: no ad slot id exists: undefined
ajc logoajc logo
Log In
  • ePaper
  • Newsletters
  • AJC Events
  • Help Center

News

  • Metro Atlanta
  • Georgia News
  • Legislature
  • National & World News
  • Business
  • Quick Links
    • ePaper
    • Newsletters
    • AJC Events
    • Help Center
  • News
    • Metro Atlanta
    • Georgia News
    • National & World News
    • Education
    • Inspire Atlanta
    • Traffic
    • Weather
  • Politics
    • Politically Georgia
    • Trump Administration
    • Legislature
    • Legislative Navigator
    • Elections
    • Patricia Murphy
    • Jamie Dupree
  • Business
    • Georgia Companies
    • Growth & Development
    • Jobs
    • Climate
    • Entertainment Industry
    • Tech
    • Atlanta Airport
    • AJC Her+Story
  • Sports
    • AJC Varsity
    • Braves
    • UGA
    • Falcons
    • Georgia Tech
    • United
    • Hawks
    • Dream
    • State Sports Report
  • Lifestyle
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Food & Dining
    • Dining Guides
    • Wellness
    • Things to do
    • Access ATL
    • Travel
    • AJC Peachtree Road Race
  • UATL
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Fashion
    • 404ward
    • The LineUp
    • Podcast
  • Opinion
    • Readers Write
    • AJC Columnists
    • Mike Luckovich
    • Get Schooled
    • Real Life with Nedra Rhone
    • Torpy at Large
    • Contact the AJC Editorial Board
  • Investigations
    • Data Journalism
    • Dangerous Dwellings: An AJC investigation
    • Unprotected: Senior Care
    • Breakdown
  • Podcasts
    • Breakdown
    • Politically Georgia
  • More
    • Daily Savings
    • Classifieds
    • Jobs
    • Obituaries
    • Politically Georgia Newsletter
    • Photo Galleries
    • Pulse
    • Videos
ajc logo in background
  • About
    • Help Center
    • About the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    • Newsroom Ethics Code
    • Careers
    • Archive
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Send a News Tip
    • Advertise
    • AJC Newsroom
  • Our Products
    • ePaper
    • Newsletters
    • All AJC Podcasts
    • AJC Events
    • Download iOS App
    • Download Android App
  • Subscription
    • Digital Subscription
    • Manage Subscription
    • Group Subscriptions
    • Subscription Terms & Conditions
    • NIE/Newspapers in Education
Follow Us
© 2025 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved.
By using this website, you accept the terms of our
Online Services Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, CCPA, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices.
Learn about Careers at Cox Enterprises.
Metro Atlanta
Photos: Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
After 17 years of false imprisonment. Clarence Harrison was released thanks to the Georgia Innocence Project. But freedom hasn't been easy.
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
Personal Journeys: The Exonerated
1 / 11
This week's personal Journey is about Clarence Harrison, an innocent man who spent nearly 18 years in prison before he was finally exonerated by DNA evidence. Since he's been free, Harrison has devoted his life to supporting the organization that helped clear his name, the Georgia Innocence Project. He is with his wife Yvonne in this photo. Yvonne and Clarence met by chance one day when a fellow inmate handed him the phone and she was on the line. She soon started sending Clarence bible verses and when she asked why he was imprisoned, he started sending her his court transcripts. Yvonne told him that he needed a lawyer and she got a third job to pay for it. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Today’s Gallery Headlines

 Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (6) reacts after missing a last-second field goal. The Atlanta Falcons lost their home opener 23-20 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez/AJC

PHOTOS: Buccaneers edge Falcons in season opener

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the 2025 NFL season with a 23-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, September 7.

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) tackles Austin Peay running back Kaden Williams (7) during the second half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 28-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia improves to 2-0 with 28-6 win over Austin Peay

The Georgia Bulldogs overcame some sloppy play to improve to 2-0 on the season with a 28-6 victory over Austin Peay Saturday, September 6 in Sanford Stadium.

Georgia Tech fans cheer during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech rolls to 59-12 win over Gardner-Webb

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets improved to 2-0 on the season with a 59-12 rout of Gardner-Webb on Saturday, September 6 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Lassiter football players run through their banner before the start of the game against Creekview High School at Lassiter High School on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Marietta. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Lassiter vs. Creekview high school football

Creekview defeated Lassiter, 48-30, in a football game at Lassiter High School in Marietta on Friday.

Thousands lined up along Peachtree Street for the annual Dragon Con Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Dragon Con Parade 2025 brings out colorful characters

Thousands lined up along Peachtree Street on Saturday for the annual Dragon Con Parade of costumed characters and fun folks in Atlanta.

Mary Ann Dunkentell is reunited with her dog, Va-Beep, at the DeKalb Animal Shelter on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Chamblee. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Olivia Bowdoin

PHOTOS: Social media spotlight gives shelter dogs a 2nd chance at life

Social media has transformed the dog adoption process at LifeLine, where animals have to be put down each week due to shelter overpopulation.

Longtime Waffle House employee and Union of Southern Service Workers member Katie Giede speaks during a Labor Day rally in Woodruff Park on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Labor Day rally protests cuts to social services

A coalition of unions and organizations representing Atlanta workers gathered in Woodruff Park on Monday to discuss frustrations over cuts to social services and other issues ...

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown run with Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57, left) and offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun, right, during the second quarter against Marshall in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Marshall in season opener

The Georgia Bulldogs opened their football season with a dominating victory over Marshall in Sanford Stadium on Saturday.