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Photos: Braves' season ends with Game 2 loss to Padres
AJC photos from Game 2 between the Braves and the Padres in the National League wild-card series on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. San Diego won 5-4.
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud pops out to San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Joe Jiménez reacts to a 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres after National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud pops out to San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud pops out against the San Diego Padres to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris, left, reacts from the dugout with pitcher Joe Jiménez after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka(20) embraces teammates after fielding the last out from Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Donovan Solano (39) embraces teammates after fielding the last out from Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried reacts after a home run by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.  San Diego won 5-4.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies reacts to a strikeout against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres fans cheer as Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris reacts after a pop fly against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Gio Urshela strikes out in front of San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) celebrates a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried centers himself after giving up five runs to the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried looks to the outfield after giving up five runs to the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers to the San Diego Padres in front of Padres fans during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried is checked after he was hit by a grounder from San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried gestures as he gets out of a jam with San Diego Padres runners on base to end the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill triples against the Atlanta Braves to score two runs during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried reacts after a home run by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka, rear, during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) is settled down by pitching coach Rick Kranitz (39) during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill (3) rounds second base as he triples against the Atlanta Braves to score two runs during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill triples against the Atlanta Braves to score two runs during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) walks from the field during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna lines out against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee delivers to the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris stretches after being hit with a foul tip against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove exits the field with an apparent injury against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers to the San Diego Padres in front of Padres fans during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Daysbel Hernández delivers to the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Gio Urshela strikes out in front of San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler is greeted by Ramón Laureano (18) after a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler hits a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler hits a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler hits a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler hits a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) hits a fielder’s choice single as Michael Harris is out at second base during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Daysbel Hernández reacts after facing the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy strikes out against the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson lines out to the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris singles against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris singles against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson reacts after lining out to the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris is greeted by Ozzie Albies (1) after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris hits a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris hits a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris hits a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres fans reacts after Atlanta Braves’ Ramón Laureano (18) lines out during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) is framed by San Diego Padres fans’ cell phone lights during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler reacts after a pop out against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris, left, reacts from the dugout with pitcher Joe Jiménez after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) dribbles against Indiana Fever guard Odyssey Sims (1) during the first half of a WNBA first-round playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Dream eliminated by Fever in WNBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Dream's season came to a shocking end on Thursday, as the Indiana Fever upset the Dream in the deciding Game 3 of their first-round series.

A member of a metro Atlanta Fire Department and his children place their hands on the casket of fallen DeKalb firefighter Preston Fant during a memorial service for Fant at Truist Park on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Community honors fallen firefighter

Community gathers at Truist park to salute Master Firefighter Preston Fant, who died Sept. 8 after battling a fire at a film company warehouse.

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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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

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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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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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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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.