PHOTOS: 2022 Photos of the year -- Miguel Martinez

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PHOTOS: 2022 Photos of the year -- Miguel Martinez

Braves center fielder Michael Harris Jr goes high but cannot catch the ball after Phillies third base Alec Bohm hits a home run during the fifth inning at Truist Park, Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Atlanta.Sunday, September 18, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

States authorities advise everyone to stay out of the roads as snow falls in parts of metro Atlanta on Sunday. January 16, 2022, Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Passengers walk through the International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. In addition, air Canada officials announced Air Canada's resumption of nonstop service between Atlanta and Montreal. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.comMiguel

Atlanta Falcons gather at the end zone after the interception from center back Dee Alford (37) in the last drive for the Browns on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros (29) celebrates with defender Juan Jose Purata (22) after scoring the team's first goal against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez /Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Crowds gather as the sun rises on top of Stone Mountain during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The popular event returned to the park after two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Men's wheelchair division takes off from the starting line during the 53rd Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Monday, July 4, 2022.Miguel Martinez / Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Two men who are homeless, "Tattoo" (left) and Mike (right), removed ashes trying to find valuable items for a friend days after his tent site and many others were destroyed in a brush fire at a Buckhead encampment known as The Hill, in a wooded area near the intersection of Buford Highway and Lenox Road and adjacent to I-85. Both men declined to give their full names.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams battles some tears as she speaks to supporters during the election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Abrams has conceded; she called governor Bryan Kemp to congratulate him.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Miguel Martinez / Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Imani Franklin reacts with emotions as she hears Stacey Abrams's speech conceding her defeat for the second time to the race for governor.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

U.S. Army veteran Stephanie McRae poses for a photograph in downtown Atlanta on Thursday, November 3, 2022. While serving in South Korea, she was the first black woman to operate a German tank; now, she contributes to her communities as an advocate for families in Clayton County. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo tosses his helmet as he is being carried in teammates' shoulders after making the winning field goal overtime against the Carolina Panthers in Atlanta. The falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers 37-34.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

U.S. Senate Raphael Warnock walks inside of the C.T. Martin Rc Center after he cast his vote during the first day of early voting of the general elections on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Atlanta.Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A fan is seen enjoying the sun at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; the roof was open for the Sunday game between Atlanta Falcons and the Cleveland browns.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) looks over the field before the game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Marietta Police Department retiree Don Smith, salutes the hearse of Marshall Marshall Samual Ervin Jr as the procession pass by Dallas Highwy in Paulding County on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Marshall Samual Ervin Jr, alongside Cobb County Sheriff Deputy Koleski, was killed late Thursday while attempting to arrest Christopher James Cook Jr. at home in the Hampton Glen subdivision last week.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A small group of people alongside abortion rights activists rally at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Today marks day 3 of protest following the U. S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

With his sights set on a better future, Heber Zapata wants to leave behind the false promises that brought him to work as a mechanical engineer. Instead, he had to work on the assembly line 12-hour a day at the Hyundai Mobis plant in LaGrange, GA, on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Reverend Winnie Varhese from Saint Luke's Episcopal in Atlanta poses for a photograph in the church's chapel on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. In addition, faith community leaders, or non-ordained in their faith communities, have provided moral leadership, especially to women seeking women's advice.

Gov. Brian Kemp (left) and former U.S. Sen. David Perdue sparred in the first debate of the Republican primary for governor on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at WSB-TV. (Photo: Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

People enjoy the view on the top of Stone Mountain as the Skaylif brings more visitors to the event before starting the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The popular event returned to the park after two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper accommodates the 2021 World Champions Trophy during the first stop of the World Champions Trophy Tour on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Colony Square in Midtown. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kristolyn Long from Athens shoes her support to the National Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs, moments before the victory parade starts at the UGA campus in downtown Athens.
Saturday, January 15, 2022 Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Braves center fielder Michael Harris Jr goes high but cannot catch the ball after Phillies third base Alec Bohm hits a home run during the fifth inning at Truist Park, Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Atlanta.Sunday, September 18, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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