PHOTOS: 2022 Photos of the Year -- Jason Getz

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PHOTOS: 2022 Photos of the Year -- Jason Getz

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) stops and lifts up LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud dives for a foul ball during the fourth inning of game one of the baseball playoff series between the Braves and the Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

During a rain storm, Parkview wide receiver Mike Matthews (4) celebrates his first touchdown with fullback Nolan Marshall (22) during their game against Johns Creek at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. Parkview won 52-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A giant U.S. flag is raised over the starting line of the 53rd running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Monday, July 4, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Mill Creek students throw chalk into the air before the start of the game against Parkview at Mill Creek High School, Friday, September 23, 2022, in Hoschton. Mill Creek won 41-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) reacts as running back Kenny McIntosh (6) uses a video camera to film Bennett after Georgia’s 37-14 win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 26, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Moving on to the state finals: Mill Creek head coach Josh Lovelady gets an ice cooler dunk from his players after the team's 48-14 victory over Milton Friday in the Class 7A semifinals. Mill Creek will play for the state title next week at Georgia State. (Jason Getz/jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets center Rodney Howard (24) goes up for a dunk against Georgia Bulldogs center Braelen Bridges (23) and guard Mardrez McBride (13) during the second half at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 79-77. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Bennett had four total touchdowns in the game, three throwing and one running. Georgia won 45-19. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Fans cheer as the Georgia Bulldogs football team runs onto the field before Georgia’s game against the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA football game, at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia #3 defeated Tennessee #1, 27-13. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers defensive end Jeffery Clark (44) celebrates a tackle of Coastal Carolina Chanticleers running back CJ Beasley (4) during the first half at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, September 22, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

091622 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting a go-ahead two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Friday, September 16, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

082822 Atlanta, Ga.: Rory McIlroy is introduced before receiving the trophy in front of the spectators on the eighteenth green after McIlroy won the Tour Championship during the final round at East Lake Golf Club, Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

090322 Atlanta.: Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) intercepts a pass intended for Oregon Ducks wide receiver Seven McGee (7) during the first quarter in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

090322 Atlanta, Ga.: Former Georgia Bulldogs head coach Vince Dooley waves to fans after he was honored for his 90th birthday a day early before Georgia’s game against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The presentation of the U.S. flag during the funeral for Deputy Marshall Ervin Jr. at West Ridge Church, Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Dallas. Cobb County Sheriff Deputy Ervin Jr., alongside Jonathan Koleski was killed late Thursday while attempting to arrest Christopher James Cook Jr. at home in the Hampton Glen subdivision last Thursday. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062322 Duluth: Rafters with Chattahoochee River Tubing enjoy tubing down the Chattahoochee River shown from the pedestrian bridge off of State Bridge Road Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Duluth, Ga.. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

082822 Atlanta, Ga.: Rory McIlroy reacts after making a birdie putt on the fifteenth green during the final round at East Lake Golf Club, Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081122 Atlanta, Ga.: One of the two daughters of Brianna Grier is held by a family member as they view the open casket during the celebration of life for Brianna Grier at West Hunter Street Baptist Church, Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Atlanta. Grier is the woman who died after Hancock Police officers left the door open on the back of the police car after arresting her. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

080322 Conley, Ga.: Students wear mandatory clear book bags as they walk to their classrooms during the first day of school for Clayton County public schools at Anderson Elementary School, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Conley, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062822 Rockmart, Ga..: A local Atlanta woman, who asked to be known as Amera, holds a sonogram from a recent pregnancy at Roswell Area Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Roswell, Ga.. She had an abortion in April 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

050622 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, right, talks with first base coach Eric Young Sr. (2) during a Milwaukee Brewers pitching change during the seventh inning at Truist Park on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

WWII Veteran Wilbur “Jack” Myers, of Maryland, removes his hat during a presentation before Delta offered a free charter flight for WWII Veterans directly to Normandy, France, at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Atlanta. Delta Airlines and community partner Best Defense Foundation planned the trip in advance of the annual commemoration of the 1944 D-Day invasion. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061722 Atlanta: The sun shines at the “Flair Across America” statue on the Georgia International Plaza between Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena Friday, June 17, 2022, in Atlanta. The high temperatures continue Friday as Atlanta reached 99 degrees late Wednesday afternoon, setting a record high for this date. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

050622 Atlanta: The sun sets as Atlanta Braves fans cheer a play during the fourth inning of the Braves’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) stops and lifts up LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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