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Photos: Falcons work overtime, topple rival Panthers
The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo and his teammates celebrate after Koo made the winning field goal in overtime against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 37-34.
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter reacts after his team defeated the Panthers in overtime Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field after an overtime victory. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo boots the winning field goal in overtime against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 37-34. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hands his towel to a fan as he leaves the field Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons defensive back Cornell Armstrong deflects the ball from Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta.(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts celebrates with wide receiver Drake London after Pitts scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta.
 (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons players celebrate with linebacker Lorenzo Carter after Carter intercepted a pass and scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Former Falcons center Todd McClure speaks with the media on Sunday before the Falcons-Panthers game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. McClure was inducted into the club’s Ring of Honor at halftime. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons defensive back Cornell Armstrong shakes teammates' hands during warmups before the game against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. 
 (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons owner Arthur Blank greets fans before the game against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. 
 (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback Darren Hall reacts at the end of regulation. The host Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hands the ball to running back Caleb Huntley during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons players celebrate with wide receiver Damiere Byrd after his fourth-quarter touchdown Sunday against the Panthers. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) and offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (68) celebrate with receiver Damiere Byrd after Byrd scored in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Panthers. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback Mike Ford reacts after Panthers kicker Eddy Piñeiro missed a field goal in overtime.
 (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Panthers kicker Eddy Piñeiro (4) reacts after missing a field goal in overtime Sunday against the host Falcons. Atlanta won 37-34. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cheerleaders perform in Halloween costumes during a break in the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta.
 (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
A Falcons fan reacts at the end of the regulation. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime Sunday.
 (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
A Falcons fan reacts at the end of the regulation. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 37-34 in overtime Sunday.
 (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo and his teammates celebrate after Koo made the winning field goal in overtime against the Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 37-34. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Family and friends unveil a monument dedicated to the legacy of Organized Noize cofounder Rico Wade at Headland Shopping Center in East Point on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)
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Photos: Rico Wade immortalized with East Point monument

Rico Wade, one-third of production trio Organized Noize, was one of Atlanta’s hip-hop forefathers and one of the city’s most vocal ambassadors.

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A University of Georgia student reacts during the closing of the Spring Undergraduate Commencement at Sanford Stadium, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: University of Georgia spring 2025 graduation

The University of Georgia celebrates with undergraduates who participated in commencement ceremonies Friday night, May 9 at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Atlanta Braves' Eli White, right, slides safely into third with a triple as Pittsburgh Pirates third base Ke'Bryan Hayes waits for a late relay during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Braves rally comes up short in Pittsburgh

Trailing 3-0, the Braves scored two runs in the top of the ninth. The rally came up short on Friday, May 9 in Pittsburgh, with Atlanta losing, 3-2.

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker (11) runs a drill as James Pearce Jr. (27) looks during the Atlanta Falcons Rookie Minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Falcons rookies take part in rookie minicamp

Falcons draft picks and undrafted free agents took part in the first day of rookie minicamp May 9, 2025, at the team's headquarters in Flowery Branch.

Ella Dorsey, meteorologist at WANF Atlanta News First, served as master of ceremony.
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Credit: Lauren Hubbard

PHOTOS: 2025 Celebrating Nurses awards luncheon

For the 20th consecutive year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has celebrated 10 of the region’s best nurses and one outstanding nurse leader.

Atlanta Braves' Eli White (36) celebrates with Drake Baldwin, right, after hitting a walk off RBI during the eleventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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PHOTOS: Braves defeat Reds in extra innings

The Braves defeated the Reds in 11 innings on Thursday at Truist Park to take three out four games in the series.

Jake Holt, of Athens, Ga., participates in the Pepsi Challenge at The Interlock, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Atlanta. The Pepsi Challenge is going on at various locations in Atlanta thru Sunday, May 11th. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Pepsi challenge comes to Atlanta

Pepsi revives its Pepsi challenge in Atlanta, the headquarters of longtime rival Coke.

A graduate blows a kiss during Georgia State University’s Spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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PHOTOS: Georgia State University holds 2025 spring commencement

GSU's College of Arts & Sciences graduated Wednesday in Atlanta.