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Photos: Falcons clip Bears in another close contest
The host Falcons edged the Bears 27-24 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates with teammate Mykal Walker after Hawkins intercepted a pass by the Bears' Justin Fields in the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 27 -24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota smiles after Atlanta defeated the Bears 27-24 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons players react after safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) intercepted a pass by the Bears' Justin Fields in the fourth quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons defeated the Bears 27-24. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus runs for a first down during the third quarter against the Bears on Sunday.  The Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons defender Arnold Ebiketie attempts to sack Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the third quarter Sunday.  The Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta's Rashaan Evans (54), Abdullah Anderson (98) and DeAngelo Malone stop Bears running back David Montgomery during the third quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota runs for a short gain with help from guard Chris Lindstrom and center Drew Dalman during the third quarter Sunday against the Bears.  The Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson takes a selfie with fans after Atlanta defeated the Bears 27-24 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
The Falcons mascot pulls a stuffed bear after Atlanta defeated the Bears on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
 (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota calls an audible during the fourth quarter against the Bears on Sunday in Atlanta.  
(Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons fans celebrate Marcus Mariota's touchdown during the third quarter against the Bears on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass during the fourth quarter against the Bears on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier runs for a first down to ice the game against the Bears on Sunday in Atlanta. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hands the ball to running back Tyler Allgeier during the third quarter against the Bears on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons coach Arthur Smith discusses a call with an official during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates with teammates after he intercepted Chicago's Justin Fields during the fourth quarter Sunday. The host Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo watches his game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter Sunday. The host Falcons defeated the Bears, 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bears running back David Montgomery runs for a touchdown while being pursued by Falcons cornerback Darren Hall on Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 27-24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bears running back David Montgomery makes a first-down catch in front of Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter during the fourth quarter Sunday. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota dives for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Bears on Sunday in Atlanta. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates with teammate Mykal Walker after Hawkins intercepted a pass by the Bears' Justin Fields in the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta. The Falcons won 27 -24. (Bob Andres / for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

The Atlanta Wind Phone is part of Woodruff Park's latest art installation — “The Space Within”. The public art pieces are designed to inspire reflection and inner peace. Among them, the wind phone offers a place for the bereaved to embrace their grief. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Moustache)
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Photos: Need to ‘grieve out loud’? Atlanta’s wind phones will take your call.

Woodruff Park's latest public art display — “The Space Within” — is designed to inspire reflection and inner peace.

Former Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter (shown in a 2024 file photo) secured two "no body" convictions in separate homicides. In 1992, Charles Thomas White III was convicted for the death of Randy Beck. White was sentenced to life in prison, five years before Beck’s remains were found. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Gray

'No body' homicide cases in Georgia

A look at some of the Georgia homicide cases that have gone to trial despite investigators not finding a body.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noorozi)
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PHOTOS: Falcons work overtime in Germany before losing

The Falcons lose to the Indianapolis Colts, 31-25, at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

Members of the Georgia division of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps participate in the Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

Photos: Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Midtown Atlanta

The 44th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade took place in Midtown on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The Theme for this year's event was "Honoring Women in Uniform."

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 41-21 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia football beats Mississippi State

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 41-21, in Starkville, Miss. on Nov. 8, 2025.

Uta Thomas picks up her son, Jax, during a public hearing in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She implored the school board not to close Dunbar Elementary. 
"You would centralize education to decentralized families," she said. "You would break apart a community hub." (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Detainee Joshua Clay Arp greets Dusty, a belgian draught horse, at the fence of their pasture at the Stout Park Equestrian Center, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Powder Springs, Ga. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has launched an equine therapy-style work release program designed to help detainees develop skills. The horses are from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office mounted patrol unit. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Cobb County Sheriff's Office Equine Therapy Program

Joshua Arp is one of two Cobb County jail detainees taking part of the sheriff’s office new equine therapy program meant to help him stay out of jail.

Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Walt Weiss introduced as new Braves manager

Former Braves player and bench coach Walt Weiss was hired as the team's new manager Tuesday.