AJC 2019 Photos of the year | Bob Andres

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AJC 2019 Photos of the year | Bob Andres

2/3/19 - Atlanta - Gladys Knight sings the national anthem before the New England Patriots play the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

3/4/19 - Atlanta - Senators in the Judiciary committee vote against a proposed amendment to SB 150. The amendment failed but the bill passed. A bill that would prohibit convicted domestic abusers from possessing firearms cleared a Senate panel Monday. Senate Bill 150 would make it illegal for anyone who has been convicted of misdemeanor family violence or is under a Òfamily violence protective orderÓ from owning a gun. Felons already are banned from owning the weapons. The legislature was in session for the 26th day of the 2019 General Assembly. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

March 6, 2019 - Atlanta - An overflow crowd was on hand for the hearing. The Health and Human Services committee scheduled a hearing for HB 481 by Representative Ed Setzler. The hearing determines if the abortion legislation, or "heartbeat bill", can make it to floor by crossover. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

March 7, 2019 - Atlanta - Several woman legislators, including Rep. Park Cannon, D - Atlanta, brought coat hangers into the house to show opposition to HB 481, which would toughen restrictions on abortions. The legislature was in session for "crossover" day, the 28th day of the 2019 General Assembly. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

April 14, 2019 - Augusta - Tiger Woods celebrates after winning the Masters Tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

April 29, 2019 - Lawrenceville - Assistant district attorney Lisa Jones and Tiffany Moss review evidence to be sent to the jury room as the Tiffany Moss murder trial went to the jury for deliberations. Moss, who is representing herself, is accused of intentionally starving her 10-year-old stepdaughter Emani to death in the fall of 2013. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

August 2, 2019, 2019 - Atlanta - With TV cameras in tow, Dr. Kent Brantly tries to wash his hands in the Serious Communicable Diseases Unit where he was treated. He said the smells brought back strong memories. Members of the Emory University Hospital medical team who successfully treated the first patients with Ebola virus disease in the United States reunited with former patients Dr. Kent Brantly, and Nancy Writebol on Friday, Aug. 2. This marks the fifth anniversary of Dr. Brantlyâs arrival at Emory University Hospital as the first patient with Ebola virus disease to be treated in the U.S. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

August 12, 2019, 2019 - Atlanta - Second grade teacher Anesha Williams gives Malae Tucker a hug as they gather in the gym on the first day of school at Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy, where the district is opening a new school building. The cost of the building project was $30.5 million. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

September 14, 2019 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) scores on a pass play which he broke for a touchdown during the first half of todays Georgia vs Arkansas State NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

September 14, 2019 - Athens - No penalty was called on the defense as Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) can't haul in this pass defended by Arkansas State Red Wolves cornerback Jerry Jacobs (1) during the first half todays Georgia vs Arkansas State NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

September 26, 2019 - Decatur - Defense attorney Don Samuel's describes how Robert Olsen ordered Anthony Hill to stop during his opening statement. The murder trial of former DeKalb County Police Officer Robert "Chip" Olsen began as attorneys worked to strike a jury this morning. Opening statements are expected later today. Olsen is charged with murdering war veteran Anthony Hill. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

November 2, 2019 - Jacksonville - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart congratulates Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) after todays Georgia vs Florida NCAA football game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. UGA won 24 to 17.Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

November 7, 2019 - Atlanta - Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria Carstarphen shares a moment with Harper Archer Principal, Dr. Dione Simon Taylor, at the close of the event. She delivered her final State of the District address at the newly renovated Harper-Archer Elementary School. The theme of this year's address was"The Epic of APS." The program also included a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the newly renovated school. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

November 20, 2019 - Lawrenceville - An inmate of "The Barracks" spends some of his free time in the exercise yard attached to the unit. The Gwinnett County jail has designated a new housing unit just for inmates who are military veterans. "The Barracks" is intended to be a therapeutic, 70-bed unit focused on providing the type of support crucial to helping incarcerated veterans make a successful transition back into the community. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

2/3/19 - Atlanta - Military jets flyover before the New England Patriots play the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

May 9, 2019 - Atlanta - Joyce Lowenstein reacts to getting a shout out from Georgia State President Mark Becker during his welcoming remarks. Lowenstein, 93, received her bachelor's degree Thursday from Georgia State University. She started taking classes there six years ago, Her degree is in art history. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

May 30, 2019 - Atlanta - Randall Droke spends some time with his son, Logan, in his hospital room. Logan, 18, from Canton, facing his fourth battle with leukemia at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, is set to graduate from Creekview High School on Friday. Firefighters in two departments are rallying behind the teenager by raising money to help pay for treatments. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

October 5, 2019 - Knoxville - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart jumped in the stands with cheering players and fans after Georgia won todays UGA vs Tennessee NCAA football game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

2/25/19 - Atlanta - House Speaker David Ralston leaves the well to a standing ovation after he spoke during Morning Orders to address accusations that he has abused his authority. Several Republican lawmakers signed onto a resolution calling for Georgia House Speaker David Ralston to resign over his use of power to delay cases of defendants accused of crimes. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

2/3/19 - Atlanta - Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks off after the loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

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2/3/19 - Atlanta - Gladys Knight sings the national anthem before the New England Patriots play the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

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