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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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Brad Guzan applauds the supporters after the game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Brad Guzan retires from professional soccer, hanging up his gloves after a career that has lasted over two decades. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Atlanta United's Brad Guzan plays final MLS game

Atlanta United keeper Brad Guzan played his final MLS game Saturday, retiring with a draw, as Atlanta United battled DC United to a 1-1 draw.

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (second from right) celebrates with teammates after his third touchdown  Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Ole Miss in key SEC matchup

The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Ole Miss Rebels in an important SEC matchup Saturday at Sanford Stadium.

UGA fans pose for photos before the ESPN College GameDay broadcast from Myers Quad at UGA on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)
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Credit: C.J. Bartunek / cjbartunek@gmail.com

PHOTOS: ESPN's College GameDay visits Athens for UGA-Ole Miss

ESPN's College GameDay visited Athens on Oct. 18, 2025 ahead of the Ole Miss-UGA football game.

A Georgia player high fives fans during the Dawg Walk before Georgia’s game against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga.  (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Dawg Walk ahead of the UGA-Ole Miss game in Athens

Photos from the Dawg Walk on Oct. 18, 2025. The Georgia Bulldogs host the Ole Miss Rebels in a top-10 showdown.

Thousands of "No Kings" protesters marched down Courtland Street from the Atlanta Civic Center to Liberty Plaza on Saturday. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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Credit: Abbey Cutrer

PHOTOS: 'No Kings' protest in Atlanta

McEachern quarterback Calvin Pittman Jr. prepares to throw against Hillgrove. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Hillgrove vs. McEachern high school football

McEachern defeated Hillgrove 35-14 in a football game at Cobb Energy Hillgrove Stadium in Powder Springs on Friday.

Halloween decorations sit in Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key’s yard in Atlanta on Thursday, October 16, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key's house in Halloween mode

Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key goes all out for Halloween.

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox cheers on the alumni band at Morris Brown College during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Homecoming at Morris Brown College

Morris Brown College celebrated homecoming with its Royal Coronation and tailgate in Atlanta, bringing students, alumni and the community together.