High school students who want to learn business skills can apply for a free after-school program run by Junior Achievement of Georgia. Teams of JA Fellows will start and manage their own companies under the guidance of business community mentors. Students will learn how to conduct market research, how to make a sales pitch and other management skills. Sessions will be held in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Norcross and Sandy Springs. For more information: jafellows.com.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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