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PHOTOS: 2025 Georgia Tech's White and Gold game
Photos from the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets' White and Gold game spring scrimmage at Bobby Dodd Stadium on the Georgia Tech campus, April 12, 2025.
Offensive tackle Josh Petty (69) goes up against defensive lineman  Amontrae Bradford (98) during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Quarterback Aaron Philo gets a pass off over the defense of defensive back Bayler Duncan during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Quarterback Graham Knowles takes off on a keeper pursued by Chuma Okoye during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Defenders Daiquan White (4) and Elgin Sessions celebrate during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Quarterback Aaron Philo gets off a pass on the run during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Linebacker Melvin Jordan IV takes a breather during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Offensive lineman Peyton Joseph (left) talks with defense back Christian Pritchett  during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Tight end J.T. Byrne takes a breather during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Placekicker Aidan Birr kicks one of several field goals during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Quarterback Graham Knowles (14) lets loose during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Quarterback Aaron Philo rolls out during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Wide receiver Chris Elko (89) dives for extra yardage  during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Running back Daylon Gordon breaks loose during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Running back J.P. Powell bulls his way for a first down during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Offensive tackle Josh Petty (69) goes up against defensive lineman Amontrae Bradford (98) during Georgia Tech football team's annual White and Gold game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Players split into two teams — Team Swarm and Team Wreck ‘Em — with some players being asked to play on both squads. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Former UGA football coach Mark Richt poses for a photo with his wife Katharyn and four of their grandchildren during the third annual Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl fundraiser for Parkinson’s and Crohn’s disease research at Showtime Bowl in Athens on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Richt, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, hosted the event. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)
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Credit: C.J. Bartunek / cjbartunek@gmail.com

PHOTOS: 2025 Dawg Bowl

The 2025 Dawg Bowl, a fundraising event hosted by former UGA football coach Mark Richt, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

Radio personality Bert Weiss speaks onstage during 2025 Beloved Benefit at The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. Weiss is ending his popular "The Bert Show" on Oct. 24, 2025 after 25 years on air in Atlanta. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Credit: (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

PHOTOS: 'The Bert Show' through the years

Bert Weiss is ending "The Bert Show" after 25 years. The syndicated show has become hugely popular and transformed Atlanta morning radio.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Raptors in season opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened the 2025-26 NBA season in disappointing fashion, falling to the Toronto Raptors 138-118 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (second from right) passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas (right) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Falcons lose close game at 49ers

The Falcons struggled on offense in their loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

This is an aerial rendering of the first phase of the Stitch in downtown Atlanta. It was unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, during the inaugural Downtown Day hosted by Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. (Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District)
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Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District

PHOTOS: Renderings of Stitch project over Atlanta's Downtown Connector

Brad Guzan applauds the supporters after the game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Brad Guzan retires from professional soccer, hanging up his gloves after a career that has lasted over two decades. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Atlanta United's Brad Guzan plays final MLS game

Atlanta United keeper Brad Guzan played his final MLS game Saturday, retiring with a draw, as Atlanta United battled DC United to a 1-1 draw.

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (second from right) celebrates with teammates after his third touchdown  Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Ole Miss in key SEC matchup

The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Ole Miss Rebels in an important SEC matchup Saturday at Sanford Stadium.

UGA fans pose for photos before the ESPN College GameDay broadcast from Myers Quad at UGA on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)
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Credit: C.J. Bartunek / cjbartunek@gmail.com

PHOTOS: ESPN's College GameDay visits Athens for UGA-Ole Miss

ESPN's College GameDay visited Athens on Oct. 18, 2025 ahead of the Ole Miss-UGA football game.