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Photos: North Oconee finishes undefeated for state championship
North Oconee defeated Marist, 14-7, for the Class 4A state football championship on Monday.
North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) dives through Marist’s defense during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
North Oconee head coach Tyler Aurandt is all smiles as he receives his first place trophy after beating Marist 14-7 in a  Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
North Oconee head coach Tyler Aurandt and his team  celebrate their win over Marist in a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
North Oconee’s Brody Taylor (28) along with team captains Landon Roldan (12) and Khamari Brooks (5) celebrate their win over Marist in their Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
North Oconee quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) hugs head coach Tyler Aurandt after beating Marist 14-7 during their Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) celebrates his touchdown run with JT Doster (10) during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) looks for an open receiver during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
Marist’s Brayden Lewis (32) is brought down by North Oconee’s Nolan Bloom (54) during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
Marist’s Dawson Batemon (81) intercepts the ball against North Oconeee during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
Marist’s Noah Gerrick (24) becomes emotional after losing to North Oconee during a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
Marist quarterback Jack Euart (14) is tackled by North Oconee’s defense in the red zone during the first half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
Marist’s Parks Kaiser (45) celebrates with Brayden Lewis (32) and Brady Barry (75) after carrying the ball into North Oconee’s end zone for a War Eagle touchdown during the first half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
North Oconee teammates Nate Hiers (57) and Patrick Elliott (11) celebrate with Khamari Brooks (5) after Brooks scored the Titans’ first touchdown against Marist during the first half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
North Oconee’s Khamari Brooks (5) carries the ball for a Titan touchdown against Marist during the first half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)
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North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) dives through Marist’s defense during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

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Patrick Cantlay chips the ball on the 16th hole during the practice round of the PGA Tour Championship on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Wednesday practice day at Tour Championship

Wednesday was the final practice day until the PGA Tour's Tour Championship begins on Thursday.

Family and supporters gather at the unveiling of a state road sign dedicated to Aj’anaye Hill at U.S. 78 and Campbellton Street in Douglasville on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Hill died in a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party in 2023. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Roads renamed to honor teens killed at 'Sweet 16' party

Road markers honor 2 families joined through grief after ‘Sweet 16′ shooting Douglas County dedications aim to keep the legacy alive of 2 teens killed in 2023 shooting.

Incoming students link arms in the street as part of the Parents Parting Ceremony at Morehouse University in Atlanta on Friday, August 15, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

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PHOTOS: Morehouse parents say goodbye to incoming students

Families watch incoming Morehouse University students for the Parents Parting Ceremony as the fall 2025 semester starts.

Chef Craig Richards in the dining room at Elise, which took over the former space for Table 1280 at the Woodruff Arts Center. (Courtesy of Elise)
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Credit: Handout

Photos: Elise opens at the Woodruff Arts Center

Elise, a new restaurant from Lyla Lila chef Craig Richards, opens Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center, taking over the space formerly occupied by Table 1280.

McEachern’s Casey Barner (left) runs the ball to the end zone as Kah’Vaeir Williams (center) and Jachai Hackney block during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: McEachern wallops Walton in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

McEachern defeats Walton 50-17 on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Houston County's Ryan Maxwell catches the snap during the first half against Brookwood in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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Photos: Houston County defeats Brookwood in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Houston County defeats Brookwood on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Collins Hill middle linebacker Jack Hernandez makes a tackle on Grayson tight end George Nagbe during the second half of play Friday, August 15, 2025. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Defending champion Grayson defeats Collins Hill in season opener

Defending champion Grayson defeats Collins Hill 51-13 in season opener.

Hebron Christian Academy running back Devon Caldwell (17) runs the ball through Hebron High School defensive back Jakori Kareem (4) during the first half of their game in the Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic at West Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA, on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Hebron won 29-22. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Hebron Christian defeats Kell in the Corky Kell Classic | Photos