Metro Atlanta
Flashback Photos: The destruction of Atlanta's Omni Coliseum
Going, going, gone! In 10.5 loud, dusty seconds early Saturday morning, the Omni was no more. Atlanta's Omni Coliseum was demolished July 26, 1997.
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PHOTOS: School starts for Decatur students
Students across Decatur and Henry County started school on Thursday. The majority of metro schools will begin their school year Monday.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
PHOTOS: Georgia State hits field for opening practice
High temperatures can’t slow energy at Georgia State’s opening practice. The Panthers have plenty of new players on the team this season.
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PHOTOS: Georgia Bulldogs hold first fall football practice July 31
The Georgia Bulldogs held their first fall practice of the football season on Thursday, July 31.
PHOTOS: New Fulton school prepares for school year
Briar Hills Elementary School is a new school in Fulton County. It was built to replace Conley Hills Elementary near Woodland Middle School in East Point.
