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PHOTOS: Fighting fires and beyond
Firefighters -- the main point of their job is in the title, but firefighters do so much more than that, such as evacuations during the crane mishap, the recent gas leak, saving someone from a fallen tree. (Photo by John Spink)
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January 17, 2020 Atlanta: Atlanta firefighters arrived three minutes after being dispatched to a house fire the 300 block of Andrew J. Hairston Blvd. NW on Friday morning, Jan. 17, 2020 where they found heavy fire throughout the structure. Battalion Chief Shawn Manns said crews took a "defensive position" until getting a knockdown on the fire, and then teams were sent in for primary and secondary searches which were negative. Manns said the bulk of the fire was in the attic. There were not any initial reports of persons being in the unoccupied residence, but Manns said they are mindful of that with every dispatch. The cause of the fire is under investigation With the weather turning colder, and even colder beginning Sunday night, Chief Mann recommended to the public to "Please be careful with candles, space heaters and fireplaces. Make sure you use fireplace screens so embers don't escape. Put out candles before going to bed. And remember our 'Close Door Campaign.' Before you go to sleep, close your bedroom door." JOHN SPINK/JSPINK@AJC.COM
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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.
