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PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month - September

The Barrow County shooting, Hurricane Helene hits Georgia, the presidential campaign trail, pro, college and high school football, NASCAR, the 9/11 anniversary, and a Atlanta city council meeting is disrupted are just some of the events that the AJC photo team covered for the month of September.

9th grade student, Jose Ortiz-14 (left) is hugged by Georgia State chaplain, Ronald Clark as students and well wishers arrived with flowers to place at the flag pole at Apalachee High School in Winder on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. A 14-year-old is accused of shooting and killing two fellow students and two teachers and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School on Wednesday. (John Spink/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) greet each other after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) make a catch for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 48-3 over Tennessee Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

A large plume sits in the sky above Conyers on Monday Sept. 30, 2024 as I-20 reopened following the evacuation of about 17,000 people. Several metro Atlanta counties reported a haze and chemical smell Monday morning. A shelter-in-place order for all of Rockdale County has been extended indefinitely Monday. (John Spink/AJC)

Atlanta players celebrate with champagne after their 3-0 win over the Mets in the second game of Monday’s doubleheader at Truist Park to clinch the 2024 MLB playoffs on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Lorela Cubaj (19) makes a move against Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) and gets hit in the face during the first half at the Gateway Center Arena, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Atlanta. There was no foul on the play (Jason Getz / AJC)

Vice President Kamala Harris takes on the stage before she makes a speech to address abortion rights during a campaign stop at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Friday, September 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The vice president and Democratic presidential nominee made a speech to address abortion rights after a ProPublica report linked the deaths of two Georgia women to the state’s GOP-backed policies. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Members of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform at the Georgia State Capitol for a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Colt Gray sits during his first appearance before Barrow County Superior Court Judge Currie Mingledorff at Barrow County Courthouse Superior Court, Friday, September 6, 2024, in Winder. The 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting two teachers and two students this week at Apalachee High School and his father made their first appearances in court Friday. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

GBI director Chris Hosey discusses the arrest of the father of the shooter at Apalachee High School, Colin Gray, at a press conference on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

A electronic billboard showing 14-year-old Apalachee High School students Christian Angulo and Mason Schermerhorn and teachers Cristina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall is seen at a vigil at Jug Tavern Park in Winder on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. A 14-year-old Apalachee High School student is accused of shooting and killing the four and injuring nine others at the Barrow County high school on Wednesday. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Stacey Andrews kisses her daughter, Payton Owen, 15, an Apalachee High School sophomore, as they pay their respect by the memorial outside the school on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. A 14-year-old is accused of shooting and killing two fellow students and two teachers and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School on Wednesday.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Community members and leaders came together during a community candlelight vigil at Jug Tavern Park, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Winder. Four people were killed and nine others were taken to various hospitals after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, the GBI said Wednesday afternoon. One person was in custody, the state agency confirmed. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Community’s support sign for Apalachee High School is displayed in downtown Winder, Thursday, September 6, 2024. A 14-year-old opened fire at a Barrow County high school Wednesday morning, killing two students and two teachers and injuring nine others, according to investigators. The shooting at Apalachee High School shocked not only the local community nestled between Atlanta and Athens, but soon made national headlines throughout the day, with federal and state law enforcement agencies assisting with the investigation. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Apalachee High School student Kimberly Martinez, 14, holds a candle while speaking with a friend following a vigil at Jug Tavern Park in Winder on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. A 14-year-old Apalachee High School student is accused of shooting and killing the four and injuring nine others at the Barrow County high school on Wednesday. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Dorin Irimie, husband of Ana Cristina Irimie, a math teacher killed at Apalachee High School during a school shooting, mourns by her casket at her funeral service at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel and Gardens in Buford on Saturday, September 14, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mourners carry the casket of Ana Cristina Irimie, a math teacher killed at Apalachee High School during a school shooting, after her funeral service at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel and Gardens in Buford on Saturday, September 14, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

(L-R) Amanda and Kara Adams mourn at a vigil at Jug Tavern Park in Winder on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. A 14-year-old Apalachee High School student is accused of shooting and killing the four and injuring nine others at the Barrow County high school on Wednesday. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

The UGA Paint Line displays their message to supports for Apalachee High School during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) sacks Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) and causes a fumble by Vandagriff during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

American Actor Samuel L. Jackson speaks as he introduces Falcons owner Arthur Blank as he is inducted into the team’s ring of honor during halftime on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Hurricane warning sign is displayed on I-75 near Adel, Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Adel. Hurricane Helene is set to make landfall as a major storm in Florida on Thursday evening, bringing rain and damaging wind to Georgia. Emergency officials are warning of fallen trees, downed power lines, shuttered roads and even the possibility of landslides as Helene makes its way through Georgia overnight. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Rain falls in Atlanta on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Boulevard and John Lewis Freedom Parkway as the city braces for impacts from Hurricane Helene

Left to right - Michelle Ellis, Christopher Schneider and Ashley Johnson coordinate resources on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at the FEMA Regional Response Coordination Center in DeKalb County. Hurricane Helene will make landfall as a major storm along Florida’s Big Bend region Thursday evening, and its impact will be felt throughout Georgia. As of Thursday morning, the storm is still swirling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as a strong Category 1 hurricane with sustained windspeeds of 90 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. (John Spink/AJC)

Atlanta Fire Rescue’s Dive/Swift Water Team came to the aid of Hyde Manor Drive residents Friday morning. Here, Maggie Blease and her daughter, Audrey, 12, were ferried to safety. Hurricane Helene brought heavy rain and high winds across Georgia. Helene, which entered Georgia as a Category 2 hurricane Friday morning, Sept. 27, 2024 downgraded to a tropical storm but brought a lot of problems to Atlanta with numerous water rescues and incessant rain. More than 1.1 million power outages have been reported statewide, and flash flooding remained a major concern. (John Spink/AJC)

Atlanta Fire Rescue’s Dive/Swift Water Team rescued a family from the top of their vehicle amid fast-moving water on Bohler Road in Atlanta early Friday morning. Helene, which entered Georgia as a Category 2 hurricane Friday morning, Sept. 27, 2024 downgraded to a tropical storm but brought a lot of problems to Atlanta with numerous water rescues and incessant rain. More than 1.1 million power outages have been reported statewide, and flash flooding remained a major concern. (John Spink/AJC)

An aerial view shows a flooded neighborhood at Hanover West neighborhood on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in the aftermath of heavy rain from Hurricane Helene.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

ABV artist team member, Alex Koenig puts the finishing touches on a mural Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, designed by Atlanta visual artist and designer Greg Mike who will unveil his new art gallery with a solo exhibition on Friday, September 20th at ABV Gallery’s newly renovated location at 1206 Metropolitan Avenue SE in East Atlanta Village. The upcoming show, titled "Chapter New," will present new directions and works of the Atlanta-based artist with 8,500 square feet of space. (John Spink/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) cannot grab the ball at the end zone during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

The wingtip of a Delta Air Lines aircraft struck the tail of another Delta plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday morning, Spt. 10, 2024. There were passengers on board both planes, but no injuries are reported at this time, according to Hartsfield-Jackson and Delta. (John Spink/AJC)

Falcons Owner Arthur Blanck reacts after the Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-24 on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Choreographer-dancer-director Otis Sallid dances in a studio at Decatur School of Ballet on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Georgia defensive back Julian Humphrey (12) blocks a catch intended for Kentucky wide receiver Fred Farrier II (13) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

NASCAR fans cheer as Zach Top performs during pre-race concert before Quaker State 400 NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Hampton. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Joey Logano, center, celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Hampton, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

William Robie, 104, washes his hands before lunch at Summerset Assisted Living in Atlanta on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

William Robie, 104, poses for a photo in the courtyard of Summerset Assisted Living in Atlanta on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (6) reacts after kicking the game-winning 58-yard field goal with seconds left in the second half against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Governor Brian Kemp stands for the Pledge of Allegiance at the Georgia State Capitol during a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

The sun sets as Seckinger football players run to return to their locker room briefly before their game against Roswell at Roswell High School, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Roswell, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (97) and Cousins fumbles the ball during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. The ball rolled out of bounds and Atlanta kept possession of the ball. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Andrew Jones, assistant professor of history at Reinhardt University gives students a tour of the “Tools of the Trade” exhibit at Funk Museum on the campus of Reinhardt University in Waleska, Ga. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Sherlock, Cobb County's first K-9 trained to detect hidden electronic devices, gets in position for media interviews at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office in Marietta on Friday, September 20, 2024, with Assistant Chief Gina Hawkins, left, and his handler Deputy Carl Cramer, right. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Joseph Kirk, election supervisor for Bartow County, makes public comment against new proposed rules during a Georgia Election Board meeting at the Capitol in Atlanta on Friday, September 20, 2024. The election board is set to decide on sweeping rule changes less than a month before early voting begins. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

City Council members look on as opponents of the under-construction law enforcement training center known to some as Cop City disrupt the City Council meeting at City Hall in Atlanta on Monday, September 16, 2024. It’s been one year since opponents submitted a petition to force a referendum to block the project. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) makes an interception from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (not pictured) intended for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray (83) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks to supporters at a Democratic campaign office in Macon on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Opponents of the under-construction law enforcement training center known to some as Cop City disrupt the City Council meeting at City Hall in Atlanta on Monday, September 16, 2024. It’s been one year since opponents submitted a petition to force a referendum to block the project. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Sanford Stadium is reflected in the visor of Georgia running back Trevor Etienne before their game against Tennessee Tech at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-3. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: John Spink

9th grade student, Jose Ortiz-14 (left) is hugged by Georgia State chaplain, Ronald Clark as students and well wishers arrived with flowers to place at the flag pole at Apalachee High School in Winder on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. A 14-year-old is accused of shooting and killing two fellow students and two teachers and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School on Wednesday. (John Spink/AJC)

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