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Photos: Bulldogs back on the field for G-Day
AJC photos from Georgia's G-Day football spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson levels wide receiver Dominic Lovett, separating him from his helmet, during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Athens.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden works against the black team during the G-Day game.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Fans line the fence along the new hedges.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (left) moves in to tackle running back Andrew Paul.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV watches from the sideline.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne makes a long gain during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Athens.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Quarterback Gunter Stockton passes under pressure during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Wide receiver Anthony Evans III goes up for a reception over defensive back KJ Bolden for a long gain during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia running back Andrew Paul breaks away for yardage during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Carson Beck breaks away on a quarterback keeper during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Head coach Kirby Smart confers with Carson Beck between plays during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young catches a touchdown pass over defensive back Julian Humphrey for a 10-7 lead during the second quarter of the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young catches a touchdown pass over defensive back Julian Humphrey for a 10-7 lead during the second quarter of the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne loosens up before playing in the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Members of the Redcoat Marching Band are all smiles as they touch the new hedges around the field at Sanford Stadium for the first time while arriving for the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Sanford Stadium is reflected in the face mask of wide receiver Michael Jackson III during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Defensive lineman Mykel Williams deflects a pass by quarterback Carson Beck during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Georgia offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun (left) takes on defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (right).  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod comes with the pressure against quarterback Gunner Stockton during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia defenders smother running back Brandon Mathis after  a short gain during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Quarterback Collin Drake throws a pass during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Wide receiver Sacovie White breaks away to the end zone for a touchdown to give the black team a 17-13 lead during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne catches a pass and picks up yardage past defensive back Daniel Harris during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Wide receiver Sacovie White gets a hoist in the end zone from offensive lineman Drew Bobo after scoring a touchdown to give the black team a 17-13 lead during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson levels wide receiver Dominic Lovett, separating him from his helmet, during the G-Day game on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Athens. Curtis Compton for the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Children in the Head Start program engage in indoor activities with lead teacher Genesis Lavanway at the Arthur M. Blank Early Learning Center, Atlanta, where providers, parents and advocates celebrated the 60th birthday of the federal Head Start program on Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Head Start celebrates 60th birthday in Atlanta

The national Head Start program turned 60 on Monday, May 19, 2025. Providers, parents and advocates in the Atlanta area celebrated the milestone at the Arthur M.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Scott Blewett, left, and catcher Drake Baldwin, right, celebrate after they defeated the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game, Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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PHOTOS: Braves pound Red Sox to take series

The Braves tied their season high for runs in their 10-4 win over the Red Sox on Sunday, taking the weekend series, 2 games to 1.

Actress Taraji P. Henson gives the commencement address during the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Spelman College holds 2025 spring commencement

Actress Taraji P. Henson addressed Spelman College graduates during their commencement at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

A graduating student looks for family members during Clark Atlanta University’s 2025 commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University holds 2025 spring commencement ceremony

In a rare move, Atlanta’s three largest historically Black schools, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse and Spelman College, held their commencement ceremonies on the same day

A graduate reacts to family members as he enters the ceremony during Morehouse College's 141st Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Morehouse College holds 141st commencement ceremony

Morehouse College honored Dennis T. Hubert, an 18-year-old student, who was lynched nearly a century ago by a group of white men in 1930 in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Red Sox on Saturday

The Braves lost a 6-2 lead and fell to the Red Sox on Saturday, 7-6.

Graduates react as Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers the commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Morris Brown College holds 2025 spring commencement

This year's graduation ceremony was held at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Bishop T.D.

Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) watches the game against the Charlotte Knights while on a rehab assignment  with Gwinnett Stripers Friday, May 16, 2025 at Coolray Field. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Ronald Acuña Jr. rehabs with Gwinnett Stripers

Ronald Acuña is working his way back from a torn ACL. He played his second rehab game Friday night, May 16, 2025 with the Gwinnett Stripers, the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate.