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Photos: Michael Vick's former dogfighting property transitioned
The ghostly relics of the former home of NFL football quarterback's Bad Newz Kennels have been retained because the current owner of the 15-acre compound in Smithfield, Va., the anti-chaining organization Dogs Deserve Better Inc., wants to keep people aware of animal cruelty.
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In this June 15, 2015, photo, caretaker Chrissy Appel, works with a dog in front of the Good News Rehab Center, the former home of NFL football quarterback Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennel, in Smithfield, Va. The former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback served an 18-month federal prison sentence for running a dogfighting ring. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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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.
