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Photos: Jackets upset the Tar Heels again
AJC photos from the Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina game on Oct. 28, 2023. Tech won 46-42.
Georgia Tech players celebrate as time runs out in a 46-42 win over North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key smiles as he leaves the field victorious after the win.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech players and fans celebrate their win over North Carolina.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech players celebrate their win over North Carolina as fans storm the field.  Georgia Tech won, 46-42.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Tyler Gibson (74) and other players celebrate their win over North Carolina.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech players celebrate their win over North Carolina.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Former Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson is honored for being named to the College Football Hall of Fame.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tight end Brett Seither (80) makes a touchdown reception during the second quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tight end Brett Seither (80) makes a touchdown reception during the second quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) indicates a first down during the first quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) runs 42 yards with a Haynes King pass to score a touchdown during the second quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Haynes King (10) during the second quarter against North Carolina Saturday.  Tech won 46-42. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) runs for a first down during the first half.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks free for a touchdown during the first quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) throws to the end zone.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Jamal Haynes (11) runs for a first down.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key during the second half.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) scores a touchdown on a keeper during the second half.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) leaps over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Myles Sims (0) during the second half.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key is congratulated as he leaves the field.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) indicates a Tech first down with 2:23 to go in the fourth quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key reacts during the fourth quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) runs up the middle for a gain of 52 yards to set up Tech's go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) celebrates with teammates after his  touchdown on a 70-yard run during the fourth quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) dives for a touchdown.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Jamal Haynes (11) cuts back.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Joe Fusile (67) celebrates the go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter.  (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Georgia Tech players celebrate as time runs out in a 46-42 win over North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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The Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots pose for pictures with their Class 3A state championship trophy Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Sandy Creek defeats Jefferson for Class 3A championship

Sandy Creek completed a perfect 15-0 season with a 27-7 victory over Jefferson on Wednesday night in the Class 3A state championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Don Mathis tells the stories of each character placed in his elaborate Christmas village inside the garage of his Savannah, Georgia, home. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)
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Credit: Sarah Peacock

PHOTOS: Savannah Christmas model train garden began under the tree

Savannah’s Don Mathis erects his snowy holiday metropolis every year and shares it with his neighborhood’s children.

Hebron Christian wide receiver Masen Hardy makes a catch against Calvary Day defensive back Scottie Walker during the second half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Hebron Christian won 28-21. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Calvary Day and Hebron Christian battle for Class 3A-A title

Calvary Day and Hebron Christian met on Wednesday in the Class 3A-A state football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before a state Senate committee at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: Fani Willis testifies before state Senate panel

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before Georgia lawmakers amid scrutiny of her prosecution of Donald Trump and allies over the 2020 election.

Atlanta rapper Young Thug performs at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. The concert is Young Thug's first major Atlanta show since his jail release with probation terms that include a ban from metro Atlanta. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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Credit: Natrice Miller

PHOTOS: Young Thug hometown show in Atlanta

Rapper Young Thug performed Tuesday at State Farm Arena. It was the Atlanta artist’s first major hometown show since his release from jail in October 2024.

Buford head coach Bryant Appling celebrates with players, Graham Houston (75), Tyriq Green (1), Bryce Perry-Wright (3), Dylan McCoy (7), Dayton Raiola (10) after their 28-21 win against Carrollton in the Class 6A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Buford defeats Carrollton in Class 6A title game

Buford and Carrollton battled for the Class 6A state high school football championship on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones celebrates with players after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Carver-Columbus defeats Hapeville Charter in Class 2A title game

Carver-Columbus took on Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A state football championship game on Tuesday.

Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond hoists his Class A Division I state championship trophy after beating Toombs County 17–13 Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Worth County wins Class A Division I Championship

Worth County captured the Class A Division I state football championship on Tuesday, defeating Toombs County 17-13 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium