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Photos: Braves drop first game of wild-card series with Padres
AJC photos from Game 1 between the Braves and the Padres in the National League wild-card series on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0.
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) strikes ut against San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam as catcher Kyle Higashioka watches during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Luke Jackson (22) reacts after delivering a home run pitch to San Diego Padres’ Kyle Higashioka during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) reacts after a 2-RBI home run to San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr., left, during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) walks from the pitching mound during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) grooms the pitching mound after a 2-RBI home run to San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. watches a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) reacts to a strikeout against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Brave’ Matt Olson (28) hits a single against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts to a strikeout against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) and Braves manager Brian Snitker participate in player introductions before during the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Aaron Bummer (49) delivers to the San Diego Padres after a pitching change in the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker makes a pitching change against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) is relieved during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth (9) dives back to first base while Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) covers during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) is relieved during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth (9) scores against the Atlanta Braves on a sacrifice fly by Kyle Higashioka during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson (28) strikes out and tagged by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) singles against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka, left, during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) singles against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King is recognized after recording his tenth strikeout against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) is applauded after recording his tenth strikeout against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez (60) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) doubles against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Aaron Bummer (49) reacts after ending the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) doubles against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud (16) slides safely into second base on a double as San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (13) applies a late tag during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) throws past San Diego Padres’ baserunner Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) for a double play on a grounder bySan Diego Padres’ Manny Machado during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud (16) slides safely into second base on a double as San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (13) applies a late tag during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) strikes out against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) singles against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Luke Jackson (22) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) is recognized after 12 strikeouts through the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out  by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out  by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) celebrates a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out  by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) fights for possession during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. 
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Dream defeat Fever to open WNBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Indiana Fever 80-68 to take Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round WNBA playoff series on Sunday

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (center) gives Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton a play during the closing minute of the second quarter against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia visits Knoxville to take on Tennessee

The Georgia Bulldogs traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in an early-season key matchup in the SEC.

Georgia Tech wide receivers Dean Patterson (left) and Malik Rutherford celebrate after a successful two-point conversion  during the second half against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Clemson on the final play

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeat the Clemson Tigers on a field goal as time ran out, 24-21.

Georgia faithful drove to Knoxville on Saturday to cheer on the Bulldogs as they play Tennessee in Knoxville. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia visits Rocky Top, Tennessee, for SEC showdown

Georgia visits Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., for SEC clash with Volunteers.

Sequoyah wide receiver Brook Darling catches a pass during the first half against Sprayberry at Skip Pope Stadium in Canton on Friday, Sept. 12th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Sequoyah vs. Sprayberry high school football

Sequoyah defeated Sprayberry, 63-20, in a football game at Sequoyah High School in Canton on Friday.

Fayetteville Firefighter Noah Maupin makes it to the summit of Stone Mountain during the annual 9/11 memorial on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta remembers victims of Sept. 11

Two events in metro Atlanta commemorate the 2977 lives lost in deadly terrorist attacks in on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Cobb County fire department hangs a U.S. flag from their fire trucks as a procession for fallen Dekalb County Firefighter Preston Fant arrives at West Cobb Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Hendren

PHOTOS: Fallen DeKalb firefighter honored with processional through metro Atlanta

Several metro Atlanta fire departments paid their respects Wednesday morning to fallen DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant with a somber procession to a Marietta funeral ho...

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Cubs, 6-1

The Braves fell to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 6-1, at Truist Park.