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Photos: Hawks host one million meal packing event
Photos from the Hawks' Million Meal packing event on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The meals will be shared by five nonprofits.
The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024.  Volunteers of all ages filled up 5 shifts of more than 1000 people, where they donated their time in 1 1/2-hour blocks to create the food kits. Several Hawks players took part in the event.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Russell Savage, 9, left, gets props from his mom Lacy Savage after completing the 1 1/2-hour packing of red lentil jambalaya kits for local food banks.   (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Million Meal Pack
Volunteers leave the stadium after packing red lentil jambalaya kits for local food banks.   (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Monica Stokes, Bonica Franklin, Carri Washington and
Lashaunda Easley take a dance break.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chris Gilchrist, with US Hunger, puts boxes of red lentil jambalaya meal kits on pallets for local food banks.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chris Gilchrist, with US Hunger, puts boxes of red lentil jambalaya meal kits on pallets for local food banks.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Atlanta Hawks host the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena on Saturday.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cherisse  Chisolm (left) and 8-year-old Tatum Dunn mix ingredients for red lentil jambalaya kits.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ivy Maxwell, jumps in excitement with the completion of a box of red lentil jambalaya kits for local food banks.  Volunteers of all ages filled up five shifts of more than 1000 people.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Volunteers pack red lentil jambalaya kits for local food banks. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
 Maurice Nixon, stacked completed boxes of red lentil jambalaya kits for local food banks on pallets.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rachael Starr (left), Stephanie Davis and Delaney Rhode pack red lentil jambalaya kits.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Candi Glaze (left), 7-year-old Tyrone Glaze and Jennice Gist pack red lentil jambalaya kits.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
 Volunteers of all ages filled up five shifts of more than 1000 people, where they donated their time in 1 1/2-hour blocks to create the food kits.  (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024. Volunteers of all ages filled up 5 shifts of more than 1000 people, where they donated their time in 1 1/2-hour blocks to create the food kits. Several Hawks players took part in the event. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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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 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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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

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.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale throws from the mound during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
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PHOTOS: Braves (23-22) climb above .500 for first time this season

The Braves win 4-2 on Friday, May 16, 2025 in an interleague game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Braves improved to 23-22 on the season.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) throws to first base for a double play as Washington Nationals’ Amed Rosario (13) is out at second  base during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Braves finish off Nationals to take 3 of 4 in series

The Braves defeated the Nationals on Thursday, 5-2, to take three of the four games in the series.

Atlanta Braves' Stuart Fairchild (17) doubles in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Kathryn Skeean)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Nationals Wednesday

The Braves let a 4-1 lead slip away late in a 5-4 loss to the Nationals in the third game of their four-game series on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach reacts after giving up a solo home run to Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams (not pictured) during the first inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Braves take down Nationals again, 5-2

The Braves won the second game of their series with the Nationals on Tuesday, 5-2

Adair Werley stands tall on deck as storm clouds gather off the coast of the Seychelles. (Photo by: Fred Jagueneau/Bravo)
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Credit: Fred Jagueneau/Bravo

PHOTOS: Life on ‘Below Deck’ with Adair Werley