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The Hill homeless encampment
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.
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Imani Franklin reacts with emotions as she hears Stacey Abrams's speech conceding her defeat for the second time to the race for governor.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Mexican engineers say they were misled into manual labor in Ga. factories
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.
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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.
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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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Atlanta Braves' Eli White, right, gets out of the way of a wild pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chase Shugart as it gets past catcher Henry Davis, second from left, allowing a run to score, during the 11th inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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PHOTOS: Braves beat Pirates in 11 innings

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings Saturday at PNC Park, 3-2, in the second game of this three-game series.

Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) reacts after scoring during the first half at the Gateway Center Arena, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in College Park.  (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream take on Indiana Fever

The Atlanta Dream hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a WNBA preseason game Saturday.

Family and friends unveil a monument dedicated to the legacy of Organized Noize co-founder Rico Wade at Headland Shopping Center in East Point on Friday. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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Photos: Rico Wade immortalized with East Point monument

Rico Wade, one-third of production trio Organized Noize, was one of Atlanta’s hip-hop forefathers and one of the city’s most vocal ambassadors.

A University of Georgia student reacts during the closing of the Spring Undergraduate Commencement at Sanford Stadium, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: University of Georgia spring 2025 graduation

The University of Georgia celebrates with undergraduates who participated in commencement ceremonies Friday night, May 9 at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Atlanta Braves' Eli White, right, slides safely into third with a triple as Pittsburgh Pirates third base Ke'Bryan Hayes waits for a late relay during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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PHOTOS: Braves rally comes up short in Pittsburgh

Trailing 3-0, the Braves scored two runs in the top of the ninth. The rally came up short on Friday, May 9 in Pittsburgh, with Atlanta losing, 3-2.

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker (11) runs a drill as James Pearce Jr. (27) looks during the Atlanta Falcons Rookie Minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Falcons rookies take part in rookie minicamp

Falcons draft picks and undrafted free agents took part in the first day of rookie minicamp May 9, 2025, at the team's headquarters in Flowery Branch.

Ella Dorsey, meteorologist at WANF Atlanta News First, served as master of ceremony.
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PHOTOS: 2025 Celebrating Nurses awards luncheon

For the 20th consecutive year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has celebrated 10 of the region’s best nurses and one outstanding nurse leader.

Atlanta Braves' Eli White (36) celebrates with Drake Baldwin, right, after hitting a walk off RBI during the eleventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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PHOTOS: Braves defeat Reds in extra innings

The Braves defeated the Reds in 11 innings on Thursday at Truist Park to take three out four games in the series.