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Photos: Jackets defeat South Carolina State
AJC photos from the Georgia Tech vs. South Carolina State game on Sept. 9, 2023. Tech won 48-13.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key celebrates his team's victory against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   Tech won 48-13.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Jamal Haynes scores a first-half touchdown during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Connor Scaglione (65) protects Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Trey Cooley (0) evades South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive back Malcolm Magee (0) to score a touchdown in the second half during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (13) can't pull in this second half pass in  a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Horace Lockett (55) deflects a  pass from South Carolina State Bulldogs quarterback Prometheus Franklin II (21) during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) looks for a receiver during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Malik Rutherford extends a pass play over South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive lineman Jared Kirksey (99) for a 14 yard game in the third quarter.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Dominick Blaylock extends a pass reception over South Carolina State Bulldogs linebacker DJ Bethea (44)  for a first down in the second half.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Dominick Blaylock scores the team's second touchdown in the first quarter.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Jaylon King blocks a point after touchdown attempt during the first half of a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. makes a touchdown reception in the 2nd quarter to put Georgia Tech ahead 21-0.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Eddie Kelly (97) was injured in the second half during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) runs for a first down during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Christian Leary (6) extends a pass for a first down during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
South Carolina State Bulldogs linebacker Jadin Jones (29) attempts a shirt tackle on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (13) celebrates his first half touchdown with  wide receiver Christian Leary (6) and wide receiver Abdul Janneh (18) during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Abdul Janneh (18) (left) celebrates with Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (13) after Singleton's first half touchdown during  a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (12) returns a punt in the first half during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Trey Cooley runs for a first down during a football game against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key celebrates his team's victory against South Carolina State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Tech won 48-13. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Georgia center Somto Cyril goes up for a dunk during the first half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia basketball rolls to win over Cincinnati

The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team improved to 9-1 on the season with a convincing 84-65 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena.

Gainesville offensive lineman Bryson Hurt (71), offensive lineman Carter Mathis and quarterback Kharim Hughley (9) celebrate their 37-6 win against Rome in the GHSA 5A semi-final playoff game at Barron Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Rome, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal

The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) celebrates his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.

An impressive 26-foot-tall Christmas tree is displayed at the rotunda after Gov. Brian Kemp and his family participated in the lighting ceremony marking the start of the 2025 holiday season at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez/AJC

PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays

Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates a 28-7 victory over Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia crushes Alabama to win SEC championship

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's SEC Championship Game, coming away with a convincing 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Members of Georgia’s Spirit Squad entertain fans during pep-rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for SEC Championship Game

The Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart prepare to take on Alabama in the SEC Championship Game Saturday.

Creekside running back Gary Walker (back) celebrates the game-winning touchdown with teammate Lawrence Martin II  during their Class 4A semifinal against Kell on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Creekside High School in Fairburn. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Photos: Creekside tops Kell in GHSA semifinal