AJC Photos of the Month -- February 2024

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AJC Photos of the Month -- February 2024

Braves Spring Training, the presidential campaign trail, pro, college and high school basketball, touching goodbyes, and romantic unions are just some of the events that the AJC photo team covered for the month of February.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) signs autographs for fans before Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training baseball game against Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates with Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training baseball game at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players watch from the dugout before Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training baseball game against Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Blooper holds one of grandchild of Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker before Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training baseball game against Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Leury García collides with Tampa Bay Rays Carson Williams after tagging out during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players react before a spring training baseball game against Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrew Velazquez catches a fly ball during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Monday, February, 19, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. works on strength and conditioning during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Saturday, February, 17, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (center) breaks out laughing during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Saturday, February, 17, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Saturday, February, 17, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder tosses his baseball as dark clouds move over during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Saturday, February, 17, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Delta Sky Squad performs during the second half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 122 - 113 over Houston Rockets. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Garrison Mathews (25) falls as he is fouled by Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (right) during the second half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 122 - 113 over Houston Rockets. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Houston Rockets during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Brian K. Pritchard gets emotional as he testifies on the witness stand during his hearing in the courtroom of Administrative Law Judge Lisa Boggs at Gilmer County Courthouse, Friday, February 9, 2024, in Ellijay. Brian K. Pritchard, a talk show host and Republican Party vice chairman, is accused of voting illegally while he was serving a felony sentence. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Sara Tanner, executive director of communications and strategic initiatives, unwraps one of exhibits before they are installed in Emory Student Center, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The campaign is called "Reframes: Discovering the Possible" and it aims to combat toxic perfectionism by showing students examples of faculty, staff and alumni and their personal stories of learning from mistakes and failures. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

First Lady Jill Biden participates in Atlanta Listening Session on Women’s Health Research at Coda at Tech Square, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Atlanta. On Wednesday, February 7th, as part of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Atlanta, Georgia to highlight the importance of women’s health research and private and public sector efforts to accelerate progress on women’s health.  The First Lady will first deliver remarks at the Morehouse School of Medicine’s 2024 Women’s Heart Healthy Luncheon, where she will spotlight women’s heart health. Dr. Biden will later participate in a listening session on women’s health research at Coda at Tech Square with local leaders from the private and public sectors. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (left) fights for a loose ball with Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (center) and Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) during the second half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 141-134 in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) prepares to shoot at the end of the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 141-134 in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) react to a call during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Friday, February 2, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 129-120 over Phoenix Suns. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Lobbyists follow the Senate Chamber session on the screens during Crossover Day at the Capitol in Atlanta on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Thursday is the last day for a bill to move from one chamber to another. (Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Visitors and lobbies are seen at the rotunda during Crossover Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Thursday is the last day for a bill to move from one chamber to another. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

McEachern forward Ace Bailey (4) goes up for a dunk against Norcross in the first half of their quarterfinal round of the Class 7A boys GHSA boys basketball playoffs at McEachern High School, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Powder Springs, Ga. Bailey scored 33 points to lead McEachern in their 72-57 win against Norcross to advance to the semi-finals Saturday. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) blocks a shot attempt by Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 124 - 97. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

The sunset as the lead group goes into turn two during the Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Hampton, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

David Wertz of Charleston holds a sign in front of a projector at Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s primary day watch party at The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, February 24, 2024, after CNN projected former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won Haley’s home state. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Daniel Suarez (99) celebrates in victory lane after winning the Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Hampton, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Dennv Hamlin (11) looses control as he slides in the infield grass during the Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Hampton, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley gives a speech at her primary day watch party at The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump beat the former governor in her home state. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

A couple holds hands at Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s primary day watch party at The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, February 24, 2024, after CNN projected former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won Haley’s home state. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

(L-R) Ginny and Bob Bankov watch the news at Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s primary day watch party at The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, February 24, 2024, after CNN projected former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won Haley’s home state. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina on Friday, February 23, 2024, a day before the South Carolina primary. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina on Friday, February 23, 2024, a day before the South Carolina primary. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-GA 14th District, gives media interviews after speaking to the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club at the Poinsett Club in Greenville, South Carolina on Thursday, February 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-GA 14th District, signs Glenn Barone’s (left) Donald Trump campaign poster after speaking to the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club at the Poinsett Club in Greenville, South Carolina on Thursday, February 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

The State Capitol is shown from a homeless encampment at Pryor Street under the I-20 overpass, Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Kimberly Rose Tisby, 51, gets emotional as she sits in her tent at a homeless encampment at Pryor Street under the I-20 overpass, Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Milton forward Anthony Gause (1) steals the ball away from North Gwinnett guard Charlie Gallagher (5) during their first round of the boys’ Class 7A playoffs at Milton High School, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 67-54. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

North Cobb guard Taylor Albritton (33), forward Kaiya Sibley-Clark (34, center), and forward Sonia Velez (23) celebrate their 45-40 win against Mill Creek in the first round of the girls’ Class 7A playoffs at Mill Creek High School, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Hoschton, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Santiago Murat, a former homeless person at The Hill, is seen moving furniture from a storage unit to a truck on Tuesday, February. 20, 2023. Now, Murat lives in his apartment, and he likes volunteering at the Elizabeth Foundation, which took him from living on the streets to his new home.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A person walks outside Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon in Dekalb as today kicks off the Georgia early voting presidential primary on Monday, Feb 19, 2024.

Service members carry the casket of Army Reservist Sgt. Kennedy L. Sanders before her burial ceremony at Oakland Cemetery in Waycross on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Sgt. Sanders was killed in a drone attack in late Jan. 28th in Jordan. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

With a 60-foot U.S. flag being flown above Ware County Middle School, Army Reservist Sgt. Kennedy L. Sanders is carried in a horse-drawn carriage after the funeral, Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Waycross, Ga. Sgt. Sanders was killed in a drone attack in late Jan. 28th in Jordan. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Jersei Sanders, 7 months, the niece of Army Reservist Sgt. Kennedy L. Sanders, is fitted with purple sneakers before Kennedy Sanders’ funeral in Waycross on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Sgt. Sanders, whose favorite color was purple, was killed in a drone attack in late Jan. 28th in Jordan. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Rudy Solomon stands in front of the casket of Army Reservist Sgt. Kennedy L. Sanders at C.C. McCray City Auditorium, Friday, February 16, 2024, in Waycross, Ga. Sgt. Sanders was killed in a drone attack in late Jan. 28th in Jordan. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, center, and Shawn Sanders, father of Army Reservist Sgt. Kennedy L. Sanders, walk by large photographs of Sgt. Sanders during the visitation at C.C. McCray City Auditorium, Friday, February 16, 2024, in Waycross, Ga. Sgt. Sanders was killed in a drone attack in late Jan. 28th in Jordan. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Deborah Evans poses with International Culinary Olympics medals and other award plates won by her late husband, chef Darryl Evans, at her home in Stone Mountain on Thursday, February 15, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Hammonds House Managing Director Donna Watts-Nunn appears in front of part of The Fabrics of our Lives exhibit by Precious Lovell at the African American fine art museum in Atlanta on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Usher speaks during a homecoming rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Along with other honors, Amazon presented a $25,000 donation to Usher’s New Look Foundation. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Judge Wes Tailor performs a wedding to Justin Emmanuel Roman and Julisa Marie Hall at Courtroom 9J during Valentine’s Day Free Weddings at the Fulton County Probate Court on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Mark Owens and his wife, Elexus Owens, react as he puts the ring on her during Valentine’s Day Free Weddings at the Fulton County Probate Court on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) and Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) fight for a loose ball during the second half at State Farm Arena, Monday, February 12, 2024, in Atlanta. The Chicago Bulls won 136 - 126. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

State Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (left), R-Dahlonega, listens to discussion regarding Senate Resolution 543, which would support increased protections for America’s borders, at the Senate in the Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, February 12, 2024. Gooch is the sponsor of the resolution. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Dr. Maya McCarthy and her daughter Charlotte (3) shared bond moments outside their Griffin, GA, home on Sunday, February 12, 2024. During her pregnancy, she experienced pre-eclampsia, leading to an emergency c-section and the premature birth of Charlotte at 25 weeks gestation. Charlotte, weighing only 1 pound, survived against her mother's fears of losing her own life.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Tosca Musk, CEO of Passionflix, poses for a portrait at the company’s headquarters in Palmetto on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She’s joined by her dog Jane (left) and marketing director Ali Whitaker’s dog Molly (right). (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Mourners attend the funeral of David Hankerson, former Cobb County manager, at Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech guard Amaree Abram (24) looks to pass against the defense of Wake Forest forward Andrew Carr (11) during the second half at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Wake Forest won 80-51. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Northeast Georgia Medical Center registered nurse Dylan Glass is seen with full PPE on Monday, February 5, 2024, as he prepares to provide medical care to patients infected with COVID-19.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on her Fight for Reproductive Freedoms tour at Savannah Civic Center in Savannah on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Eleven-grader student at McNair High School Jamaya Browder reacts with emotions after she “Say yes to the dress” during the “Say ‘yes’ to the prom” at Warner Brother Studios on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Eleven-grade student Benare Hazleton looks at the mirror as he tries on a necklace during the “Say ‘yes’ to the prom” at Warner Brother Studios on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Brianna McElrathbey explains how a bullet damaged her face after she was shot on January 2, 2024; a bullet entered her neck and got out of her nose. Following a wait on hold during a 911 call, her brother opted not to wait for an ambulance and hurried her to the hospital instead, an action they believe ultimately preserved her life.Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

After she “Say yes to the dress,” twelve-grader Najah Womack gets her makeup during the “Say ‘yes’ to the prom” event at Warner Brother Studios on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

State Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Gwinnett, is seen during discussion over Senate Bill 386, a sports betting bill, in the Senate at the Capitol in Atlanta on Thursday, February 1, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) signs autographs for fans before Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training baseball game against Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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