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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)

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Orioles

The Braves lost the series opener to the Orioles, 3-2, on the Fourth of July at Truist Park.

Runner in Santa hat wipes face in the heat at  the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025.   (Natrice Miller / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Runners showed their flair for fashion during the AJC Peachtree Road Race

From wonderful patriotic outfits to the downright weird, AJC Peachtree Road Race runners didn't disappoint. See the most interesting costumes from the 56th running.

Hellen Obiri wins the women’s race at the finish of the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025.   (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Men’s, women's, high school elite and other divisions of AJC Peachtree Road Race

Patrick Kiprop won the men’s elite division with a time of 27:35. Hellen Obiri won the women’s elite division Friday with a time of 31:29.

Runners show excitement at the start of the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Scene from the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race

About 50,000 runners participated in the 56th running of the nation’s largest Fourth of July 10K road race.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) delivers against the the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning of a game Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Braves defeated by Angels

The Braves fell to the Angels on Thursday, 5-1, at Truist Park.

T. Williams, 7, finishes first in his age group during Peachtree Junior in Atlanta on Thursday, July 3, 2025. More than 3,000 kids gathered at Lenox Square to participate in the the youth edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Peachtree Road Race sponsored by Chick-Fil-A.(Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Peachtree Junior draws runners 14 and younger

Thousands of runners age 14 and younger gathered Thursday at the Lenox Square for the Chick-fil-A Peachtree Junior, the site of the start of the annual Peachtree Road Race on ...

Darryl Fitch gets ready to change into a suit before a graduation ceremony for the Re-Entry Success Program at the Athens-Clarke County Jail on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Graduating from jail to a freedom mindset

Athens-Clarke County Jail has embarked this year on a bold experiment aimed at making it less likely inmates will return after they’re set free.

Dekalb police advance on activists protesting ICE arrests on Buford Highway in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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AJC Photos of the Month - June 2025

ICE protests in Atlanta, the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament begins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, hot weather scorches Georgia, Juneteenth celebrations, a NASCAR Cup Series ...