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December 11, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton running back Jordan McDonald (5) attempts a pass as he is hit by Collins Hill linebacker Rich Dorsey (33) and defensive lineman Jaylen George (56) during the second half of the Class 7A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Saturday, December 11, 2021, Atlanta. Collins Hill won 24-8. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
December 10, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: BufordÕs Javias Robinson (87) and others run toward their student section as they celebrate their 21-20 victory over Langston Hughes during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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211120-Atlanta-Atlanta Mayoral candidate Felicia Moore takes a quiet moment while waiting for her staff to craft remarks before she spoke to a women’s rally Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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211120-Atlanta-Atlanta Mayoral candidate Felicia Moore takes a phone call while also talking to a reporter from the Washington Post while at a campaign stop at My Coffee Shop in East Lake on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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December 11, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton running back Jordan McDonald (5) attempts a pass as he is hit by Collins Hill linebacker Rich Dorsey (33) and defensive lineman Jaylen George (56) during the second half of the Class 7A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Saturday, December 11, 2021, Atlanta. Collins Hill won 24-8. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Metro Atlanta has a thriving photography community, and throughout the course of the year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution calls upon a trusted group to photograph assignments. Some are former staffers and some have freelanced for the AJC for years. Their images reflect the news, people and events of the greater metro area and other regions in Georgia.

-- Sandra Brown, Visuals Senior Editor

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