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A look at some of the people in the public eye whom we lost in 2017.
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Members of the Georgia division of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps participate in the Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

Photos: Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Midtown Atlanta

The 44th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade took place in Midtown on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The Theme for this year's event was "Honoring Women in Uniform."

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Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 41-21 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia football defeats Mississippi State

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 41-21, in Starkville, Miss. on Nov. 8, 2025.

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Uta Thomas picks up her son, Jax, during a public hearing in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She implored the school board not to close Dunbar Elementary. 
"You would centralize education to decentralized families," she said. "You would break apart a community hub." (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

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Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Walt Weiss introduced as new Braves manager

Former Braves player and bench coach Walt Weiss was hired as the team's new manager Tuesday.

A Delta employee wearing a uniform from the "Above Wing Core Collection" during a fashion show held at the Delta Flight Museum on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The collection, named “Distinctly Delta,” is expected to be tested by summer and will be introduced to employees in 2027.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

“Distinctly Delta” uniform collection

Delta Air Lines is unveiling a new line of flight attendant, airport customer service and maintenance employee uniforms.

(L-R) Chara and David Lee are married on Halloween at Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on Friday, October 31, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- October

A Halloween wedding, a "No Kings" march in Atlanta, the Atlanta Hawks start their NBA basketball season, Morris Brown homecoming, NFL and college football games, the Jimmy Car

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and other players celebrate with fans after Georgia beat Florida during an NCAA football game, Saturday, November 1, 2025, Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-20 over Florida. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia football players celebrate with fans in the end zone after win over Florida

Members of the Georgia football team jumped in to the EverBank Stadium end zone stands, a victory tradition in Jacksonville, after the Bulldogs defeated the Gators on Saturday

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates after running for a first down during the second half in an NCAA football game, Saturday, November 1, 2025, Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-20 over Florida. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Florida, 24-20

The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Florida Gators, 24-20, on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Jacksonville, Fla.