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Photos: Falcons defeat Saints in key NFC South game
The Falcons defeated their rival Saints , 24-15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. The Falcons are 3-0 in the division.
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III scored a touchdown afterintercepting a New Orleans Saints pass during the first half of a NFL football game  in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs for a touchdown during the second quarter of a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is congratulated by Tyler Allgeier (25) after he ran for a touchdown during the second quarter of a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III scored a touchdown after intercepting a New Orleans Saints pass during the first half of a NFL football game between against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion leaves the field after winning a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints 24-15 in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) and safety Richie Grant (27) celebrate after winning a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints 24-15 in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) talks with New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) after winning a NFL football game 24-15 in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith leaves the field after winning  after winning a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints 24-15 in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is congratulated in the end zone after scoring a first half touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) tackles New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr during the second half of a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) can't stop this reception for a first down by New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) during the second half of a NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham (95) stops New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) for no gain during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against  the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo kicks a fourth quarter field goal that put the Falcons two scores ahead in an NFL football game against New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) and Dee Alford (20) celebrate a pass break up on 2nd and 20 during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
New Orleans Saints Taysom Hill (7) completes a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the first half of na NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) works through traffic and scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws under pressure from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) in an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs for eight yards in an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) celebrates his interception return for a touchdown in a NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder passes in an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Ludacris descends from the top of the stadium while performing during the game.  The Atlanta Falcons celebrate Hip-Hop 50 with performances and appearances during their NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.   (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III scored a touchdown afterintercepting a New Orleans Saints pass during the first half of a NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) fights for possession during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. 
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Dream defeat Fever to open WNBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Indiana Fever 80-68 to take Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round WNBA playoff series on Sunday

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (center) gives Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton a play during the closing minute of the second quarter against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia visits Knoxville to take on Tennessee

The Georgia Bulldogs traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in an early-season key matchup in the SEC.

Georgia Tech wide receivers Dean Patterson (left) and Malik Rutherford celebrate after a successful two-point conversion  during the second half against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)
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Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Clemson on the final play

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeat the Clemson Tigers on a field goal as time ran out, 24-21.

Georgia faithful drove to Knoxville on Saturday to cheer on the Bulldogs as they play Tennessee in Knoxville. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia visits Rocky Top, Tennessee, for SEC showdown

Georgia visits Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., for SEC clash with Volunteers.

Sequoyah wide receiver Brook Darling catches a pass during the first half against Sprayberry at Skip Pope Stadium in Canton on Friday, Sept. 12th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Sequoyah vs. Sprayberry high school football

Sequoyah defeated Sprayberry, 63-20, in a football game at Sequoyah High School in Canton on Friday.

Fayetteville Firefighter Noah Maupin makes it to the summit of Stone Mountain during the annual 9/11 memorial on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta remembers victims of Sept. 11

Two events in metro Atlanta commemorate the 2977 lives lost in deadly terrorist attacks in on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Cobb County fire department hangs a U.S. flag from their fire trucks as a procession for fallen Dekalb County Firefighter Preston Fant arrives at West Cobb Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Hendren

PHOTOS: Fallen DeKalb firefighter honored with processional through metro Atlanta

Several metro Atlanta fire departments paid their respects Wednesday morning to fallen DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant with a somber procession to a Marietta funeral ho...

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Braves fall to Cubs, 6-1

The Braves fell to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 6-1, at Truist Park.