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Looking back: Braves outfielder Ryan Klesko
Outfielder and first baseman Ryan Klesko’s career in Atlanta lasted until 1999, filled with big hits and some towering home runs.
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Outfielder and first baseman Ryan Klesko’s career in Atlanta lasted until 1999, filled with big hits and some towering home runs. He was nicknamed “Thumper’’ but he wasn’t supposed to be a power hitter, instead a Steve Avery-type who threw a nasty fastball. | Whatever happened to Klesko?
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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.
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PHOTOS: Georgia crushes Alabama to win SEC championship
The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's SEC Championship Game, coming away with a convincing 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for SEC Championship Game
The Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart prepare to take on Alabama in the SEC Championship Game Saturday.
