AJC Photos of the Month -- May

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AJC Photos of the Month -- May

The AJC visuals teams documented a variety of news and sports events during the month of May. Graduations, Memorial Day observances, Cinco de Maya celebrations, Braves and Atlanta United games offer some balance to the deadly Midtown shootings.

Jashoniti Nealy stretches on the dock of the Atlanta Rowing Club at 500 Azalea Drive in Roswell on Monday, May 15, 2023 after getting in her 1-hour daily run. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Portrait of Joy Green, who participated in a groundbreaking survey of the LGBTQ+ community in the south, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Emily Grove competes Women's Pole Vault during the inaugural adidas Atlanta City Games at Centennial Olympic Park, Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Portrait of Judy Wade, niece of Luther Story, with memory scrapbook of Luther Story, that her mother put together, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Americus. The citation for the Medal of Honor Luther Story posthumously received for his heroic actions during the Korean War reads like something out of a novel. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Runners age14 years old and under head out at the start of Running City Mile during the inaugural adidas Atlanta City Games at Centennial Olympic Park, Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Y.E. Yang reacts after missing a shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Duluth. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A fire at a London Road home trapped two members of a Chamblee family on Sunday night, and one later died. Randall Reusche, a neighbor and friend, came by the home Monday morning, May 1, 2023, to see the damage for himself. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons DL Terry Hampton (91) runs a drill during Day 2 of Falcons rookie minicamp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' third baseman Austin Riley (27) scores on a RBI by Atlanta Braves' left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) tags out Boston Red Sox's second baseman Enmanuel Valdez (47) as he slides into second base during the fifth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Three DeKalb County firefighters had just gotten through the door of a burning house in Tucker when they were pushed out by the flames early Thursday morning, May 4, 2023. When crews arrived at the house on Oxbow Road just before 6 a.m., they found heavy flames coming from the garage, DeKalb fire spokesperson Capt. Jaeson Daniels told reporters at the scene. By that point, the residents had made it out safely, he said. The three firefighters suffered moderate burns and were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, officials said. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Atlanta Dream Haley Jones prepares to shoot during Atlanta Dream training camp, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Chamblee. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

James Marshall stands with fellow Patriot Guards during the ceremony at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton Saturday, May 27, 2023. Volunteers will place an estimated 21,000 flags at tombstones during the ceremony (Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Don Dowling places flags in front of tombstones at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton Saturday, May 27, 2023. Volunteers will place an estimated 21,000 flags on tombstones during the ceremony. (Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

People try to get the attention of their friends and family as graduates walk into Panther Stadium for the start of Clark Atlanta University's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Emotions run high after the doctoral hooding ceremony during the Atlanta University commencement ceremony in Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Kelsey Watkins gets a hug from Georgia Institute of Technology's mascot Buzz before the start of the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

A veteran salutes during a service for Medal of Honor recipient Luther Story, who was reintered with military honors at Andersonville National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. The Korean War hero was initially unidentified and buried as an unknown soldier at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

A person stands by a memorial stone for Medal of Honor recipient Luther Story, who was reintered with military honors at Andersonville National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. The Korean War hero was initially unidentified and buried as an unknown soldier at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

A military official presents a flag to Medal of Honor recipient Luther Story’s niece Judy Wade. Story was reintered with military honors at Andersonville National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. The Korean War hero was initially unidentified and buried as an unknown soldier at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

The Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Fire Rescue hosted a media tour of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center Site in Atlanta on Friday, May 26, 2023. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Janiyah Gibson, a member of Creekside High School’s Tribe Academy, poses for a photo while standing with Creekside students before their graduation ceremony at Gateway Arena in College Park on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

It was a group effort overnight in Fulton County as several agencies battled a large house fire in Roswell well into the daylight hours on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The fire broke out at around 10:45 p.m. Monday, according to the Roswell Fire Department, which battled the blaze alongside the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and the Milton Fire-Rescue Department. Those inside had made it out by the time firefighters arrived, and two of the nine occupants were evaluated for smoke inhalation. It took several hours to control the fire, which left the home destroyed. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Darion Dunn, managing partner of Atlantica Properties, poses for a portrait at the site of a future 16-unit townhome project in Forest Park on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Angela Cooper embraces Jamese Nathan, who works at the Northside Hospital Midtown medical office building where five people were shot on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. One person died. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Audrey Collins poses for a portrait from a subdivision that neighbors Piney Grove Cemetery in Buckhead on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Audrey and her sister Rhonda Jackson are trying to restore the ancient cemetery, which is where about 30 of their family members are buried. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Janetra Moore reacts after her husband Charlie Moore is sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday, May 15, 2023. In 2021, Moore refused to stop for Georgia State Patrol troopers which resulted in a high speed chase that caused the death of a 12-year-old passenger after a trooper did a pit maneuver on the vehicle.(Natrice Miller/ Natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Campbell High School students wait for the graduation processional to begin at Kennesaw State University Convocation Center on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Campbell High School students attend their graduation at Kennesaw State University Convocation Center on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Singer Solange Trujillo (12), “La Flor de Jalisco,” performs mariachi songs on the main stage during the Cinco de Mayo festival at Plaza Fiesta on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United bench players surrounded midfielder Luiz Araújo after scoring the team’s second goal during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (23) kicks a free kick that ended at Colorado Rapids’ goal during the first half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

In this multi-exposure photo, Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99)) throws a pitch to a Phillies batter during the fifth inning at Truist Park on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Long lines are seen at TSA security lines at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday, May 22, 2023. The airport’s current forecast shows it could handle 2.1 million passengers from Thursday, May 25, through Wednesday, May 31.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) goes up for a header against a Charlotte FC defender during the second half on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Atlanta.

Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Emory Goizueta Business School graduate Tia Bakhaya takes cover from the rain with an umbrella as she waits for the processional to begin during Emory University's 178th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

The main act singer of the event, Lorenzo Mendez (right), sings with La Banda 2000 as he performs on the main stage at the Plaza Fiesta Cinco de Mayo festival on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Atlanta.

Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Aztec dancers Alejandra Ledesma and Veronica Espinoza pose for a photograph after their presentation during the Cinco de Mayo festival at Plaza Fiesta on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Atlanta
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A Delta Globe Trotters Latin team member shows his colorful custom as they arrive at the fundraising Delta Jet Drag event to benefit the American Cancer Society on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

State Rep. Mesha Mainor, D-Atlanta, is shown at the Bellyard Hotel in the district she represents, Thursday, May 19, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Parkview’s Ali Banks, second from left, Eric Rodriguez, second from right, and others react following their 5-2 loss to Lowndes in game two of the GHSA baseball 7A state championship at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Atlanta. Lowndes defeated Parkview to win the GHSA baseball 7A state championship series 2-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Lowndes players celebrate their 5-2 win against Parkview in game two to win the GHSA baseball 7A state championship at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Atlanta. Lowndes won the GHSA baseball 7A state championship series 2-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Parkview pitcher Ford Thompson reacts after striking out a Lowndes batter to end the sixth inning in game two of the GHSA baseball 7A state championship at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Atlanta. Lowndes defeated Parkview 5-2 in game two. Lowndes defeated Parkview to win the GHSA baseball 7A state championship series 2-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sam Hatch, 8, of Nashville, Tn., center, watches batting practice with Atlanta Braves’ hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, right, and his father Dupree, left, before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Seattle Mariners at Truist Park, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves and the Make-A-Wish granted Sam Hatch’s wish. Hatch is currently in remission from stage three rhabdomyosarcoma. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A fireworks display is shown as University of Georgia students react during the closing ceremony of the Spring Undergraduate Commencement at Sanford Stadium, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A Kennesaw State student reacts as she receives her diploma during the Spring 2023 commencement of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Convocation Center, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Kennesaw, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

University of Georgia students of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences react as their degrees are conferred during the Spring Undergraduate Commencement at Sanford Stadium, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Out at the plate: Parkview catcher Ethan Finch (left) applies the tag to Lowndes baserunner Carson Page for the final out in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game at Truist Park. Lowndes would go on to a 3-2 win in Game 1 of the best-of-three GHSA 7A state championship series. Truist Park will also be the site of Wednesday's Game 2 (and if necessary Game 3).

Jo Suddreth, a Georgia State student, prays during the National Day of Prayer service at the Georgia State Capitol, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Wearing an Uncle Sam costume, Peter Ludwinski, of Smyrna, holds hands with a woman and prays during the National Day of Prayer service at Liberty Plaza next to the Georgia State Capitol, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: John Spink

Jashoniti Nealy stretches on the dock of the Atlanta Rowing Club at 500 Azalea Drive in Roswell on Monday, May 15, 2023 after getting in her 1-hour daily run. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

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