News
PHOTOS: Obama gives the Medal of Honor
PHOTOS: Obama gives the Medal of Honor
1 / 16
President Barack Obama awards US Army Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Carter received the medal for his courageous actions while serving as a cavalry scout with Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during combat operations in Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009. Carter is the fifth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Today’s Gallery Headlines
Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
PHOTOS: 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic
HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park brings together 50 top players for a night of baseball and celebration on Friday, July 11.
Credit: Olivia Bowdoin
PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans arrive for 4-night Atlanta Cowboy Carter Tour stop
Beyoncé fans showed out in full force for the Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com
PHOTOS: Putting final touches on All-Star Village for MLB fans in Atlanta
Media and special youth guests got a behind-the-scenes of the All-Star Village on Thursday as final preparation were being made for the fan experience at Cobb Galleria.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
PHOTOS: MLB helps Atlanta metro area Boys & Girls Club for All-Star Game week
In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, the Braves and MLB have revitalized the baseball field at the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club in Conyers.
