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Photos: The scene at the SEC Championship game
AJC photos from the scene of the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
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Georgia Bulldogs fans react in the final moments of the fourth quarter during the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs fans react in the final moments of the fourth quarter during the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to end the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium is filled with football fans at the beginning of the fourth quarter during the SEC Championship football game as the Alabama Crimson Tide face the Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga walks the sideline during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Alabama Crimson Tide fans reacts as the Georgia Bulldogs score during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga walks the sideline during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Alabama Crimson Tide fans reacts against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga surveys the football field during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban get together before the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
The Georgia Bulldogs enter the field to face the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga walks the sideline during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga surveys the football field during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs fans cheer during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs spirit team members perform against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey walks onto the field during the first half of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs spirit team members perform during the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
The Georgia Bulldogs enter the field to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Georgia Bulldogs standout Knowshon Moreno documents the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
A Georgia Bulldogs spirit team member watches before the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs standout Knowshon Moreno documents the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart leads his team onto the field to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) fires up his teammates before facing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (77) wears the jersey number of Devin Willock, a tribute to the player who was killed in a January car crash, as he enters the field with head coach Kirby Smart before facing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (77) wears the jersey number of Devin Willock, a tribute to the player who was killed in a January car crash, before facing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) warms up before facing the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) warms up before facing the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban get together before the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban get together before the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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A Georgia fan reacts in the closing minutes of Georgia’s loss to Alabama during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Alabama won 27-24. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood celebrates his touchdown against Grayson during the second half of the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Carrollton beats Grayson 34-14 in playoff quarterfinals

Carrollton defeated Grayson 34-14 in the 2025 GHSA playoff football quarterfinals.

Georgia Tech linebacker Tah'J Butler (15) celebrates after intercepting a ball intended for Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, November 28, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia won 16-9 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Georgia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Photos from Georgia's 16-9 win against Georgia Tech for Clean Old-Fashioned Hate at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 28, 2025.

The goal post is shown before the NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Pregame scene at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Tech-Georgia

Photos from the scene at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Clean Old-Fashioned Hate - Georgia vs. Georgia Tech - on Nov. 28, 2025.

Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

Needing a win to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship Game, Georgia Tech flopped in a big way Saturday, losing 44-28 to the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (center) runs for yards against the Charlotte defense during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Charlotte in home finale

The Georgia Bulldogs closed out their home season with a convincing 35-3 win over Charlotte at Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon.

University of Georgia’s Hairy Dawg greets fans in the Dawg Walk before the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Fans greet Dawgs before game with Charlotte

Georgia players arrive at Sanford Stadium for their Saturday, Nov. 22, game with Charlotte. The Bulldogs go into the game as a seven- touchdown favorite.

Marist defensive back Dawson Batemon celebrates after an interception against Blessed Trinity at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)
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Photos: Marist defeats Blessed Trinity, moves on to quarterfinals

Marist defeats Blessed Trinity, 28-10, in the 2025 GHSA state playoffs second round.

Douglas County wide receiver Aaron Gregory (center) celebrates with his Tiger teammates after their 30-24 win over North Cobb in a second round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Photos: Douglas County defeats North Cobb in the second round of the playoffs

North Cobb hosted Douglas County in the second round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs.