Black History Month
Photos: Martin Luther King statues around the country (and beyond)
Statues honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. are a common feature in cities across the country and around the world. Here are just a few.
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ATLANTA: The city's newest statue to King stands at the intersection of Northside Drive and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive across from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Installed in early 2021, the bronze statue was sculpted by Jamaican-born Basil Watson. The mayor's office says that the sculpture is the first of seven installations along MLK Drive that will be dedicated to local civil rights heroes. The statue was announced without a public gathering during a time when the COVID pandemic prevents such gatherings. The mayor's office said that a celebration for the artworks, as well as the overall improvement efforts along the MLK Drive corridor, will be scheduled for a later date.
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PHOTOS: Atlanta United's Brad Guzan plays final MLS game
Atlanta United keeper Brad Guzan played his final MLS game Saturday, retiring with a draw, as Atlanta United battled DC United to a 1-1 draw.
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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Ole Miss in key SEC matchup
The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Ole Miss Rebels in an important SEC matchup Saturday at Sanford Stadium.
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PHOTOS: ESPN's College GameDay visits Athens for UGA-Ole Miss
ESPN's College GameDay visited Athens on Oct. 18, 2025 ahead of the Ole Miss-UGA football game.
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PHOTOS: Dawg Walk ahead of the UGA-Ole Miss game in Athens
Photos from the Dawg Walk on Oct. 18, 2025. The Georgia Bulldogs host the Ole Miss Rebels in a top-10 showdown.
