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PHOTOS: Roe v. Wade overturned
Abortion rights activists and Abortion opponents in Georgia react to the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Roe V Wade Protest
(L-R) Elijah Rudd and his pregnant partner Mia Knighton attend an abortion rights rally in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Roe V Wade Protest
Abortion rights activists rally at the Georgia Capitol on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Heather Abramson (center) attends an abortion rights rally at the Georgia Capitol on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
Protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
The National Right to Life Convention is held at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
A volunteer with National Right to Life holds a sign that has been adjusted to say “Roe is Gone” at the National Right to Life Convention at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Abortion rights activists rally at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Abortion rights activists with Georgia Stand Up rally in front of the Georgia State Capitol following the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Roe V Wade Protest
(L-R) Mike Griffin and Suzanne Guy react to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade at the The National Right to Life Convention at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Lynda Bell (right), chairman of the board of Florida National Right to Life, reacts to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade at the The National Right to Life Convention at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
People react to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade at the The National Right to Life Convention at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Charles Jones of Canton displays anti-abortion signs as abortion rights activists rally at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Abortion rights activists rally at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Abortion rights activists rally at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Macey Milstead and her son Zealand embrace during an abortion rights rally organized by Georgia Stand Up in front of the Georgia State Capitol on Friday, June 24, 2022. The rally follows the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Abortion rights activist Hannah Risman leads a chant in a rally organized by Georgia Stand Up in front of the Georgia State Capitol on Friday, June 24, 2022. The rally follows the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
Kenneth Nellum (center) participates in an abortion rights rally organized by Georgia Stand Up in front of the Georgia State Capitol on Friday, June 24, 2022. The rally follows the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)
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Mary Beth Corbett yells chants at The Capitol with other abortion rights demonstrators in protest to The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Alonzo Herndon, born a slave, became Atlanta's first Black millionaire. He established the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, which became one of the most successful Black-owned companies in the country. (Courtesy of Atlanta Life Insurance Company)
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Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Life Insurance Company

PHOTOS: Philanthropists leave mark on Atlanta

In Atlanta, the 20th and 21st centuries have seen the rise of influential philanthropists and doers, including entrepreneurs and executives like Alonzo Herndon, Robert Woodruf

Thomas County Central head coach Justin Rogers and defensive lineman Isaac Andrews (11) celebrate their 62-21 win over Gainesville in a Class 5A championship game Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Thomas County Central pummels Gainesville for 5A state title

Gainesville and Thomas County Central battled on Wednesday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Class 5A state football championship.

The Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots pose for pictures with their Class 3A state championship trophy Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Sandy Creek defeats Jefferson for Class 3A championship

Sandy Creek completed a perfect 15-0 season with a 27-7 victory over Jefferson on Wednesday night in the Class 3A state championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Don Mathis tells the stories of each character placed in his elaborate Christmas model train villages inside the garage of his Savannah, Georgia, home. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)
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Credit: Sarah Peacock

PHOTOS: Savannah Christmas model train garden began under the tree

Savannah’s Don Mathis erects his snowy holiday metropolis every year and shares it with his neighborhood’s children.

Hebron Christian linebacker Beau Bennett (right) tackles Calvary Day wide receiver Shawn Williams (left) on a punt return by Williams during the first half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Calvary Day and Hebron Christian battle for Class 3A-A title

Calvary Day and Hebron Christian met on Wednesday in the Class 3A-A state football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before a state Senate committee at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: Fani Willis testifies before state Senate panel

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before Georgia lawmakers amid scrutiny of her prosecution of Donald Trump and allies over the 2020 election.

Atlanta rapper Young Thug performs at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. The concert is Young Thug's first major Atlanta show since his jail release with probation terms that include a ban from metro Atlanta. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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Credit: Natrice Miller

PHOTOS: Young Thug hometown show in Atlanta

Rapper Young Thug performed Tuesday at State Farm Arena. It was the Atlanta artist’s first major hometown show since his release from jail in October 2024.

Buford head coach Bryant Appling celebrates with players, Graham Houston (75), Tyriq Green (1), Bryce Perry-Wright (3), Dylan McCoy (7), Dayton Raiola (10) after their 28-21 win against Carrollton in the Class 6A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Buford defeats Carrollton in Class 6A title game

Buford and Carrollton battled for the Class 6A state high school football championship on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.