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Photos: What future Hawks games at Philips Arena will be like
Construction has begun at Philips Arena as the home of the Atlanta Hawks is completely transformed into a new fan-focused sports and entertainment venue.
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Watching a game at the arena will be different than any other building with a scoreboard 3-times the size of the current scoreboard, 4 unique sponsor pavilions with feature monster size screens, new concourse design and improved food/drink experience. (Photo provided by The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club)
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PHOTOS: School starts for Decatur students
Students across Decatur and Henry County started school on Thursday. The majority of metro schools will begin their school year Monday.
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PHOTOS: Georgia State hits field for opening practice
High temperatures can’t slow energy at Georgia State’s opening practice. The Panthers have plenty of new players on the team this season.
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PHOTOS: Georgia Bulldogs hold first fall football practice July 31
The Georgia Bulldogs held their first fall practice of the football season on Thursday, July 31.
PHOTOS: New Fulton school prepares for school year
Briar Hills Elementary School is a new school in Fulton County. It was built to replace Conley Hills Elementary near Woodland Middle School in East Point.