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Photos: The Georgia Dome through the years
The Georgia Dome, home of the Atlanta Falcons, opened in 1992 and will be replaced in 2017 by the Mercedes Benz Stadium.
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From the AJC archives: Photos of the Georgia Dome through the years
From the AJC archives: Photos of the Georgia Dome through the years
From the AJC archives: Photos of the Georgia Dome through the years
From the AJC archives: Photos of the Georgia Dome through the years
From the AJC archives: Photos of the Georgia Dome through the years
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From the AJC archives: Photos of the Georgia Dome through the years
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A University of Tennessee fan was killed in a fall from the upper deck of the Georgia Dome during the Chick-fil-A kickoff game on Friday night. (2001 photo of the Georgia Dome.)

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Thousands lined up along Peachtree Street for the annual Dragon Con Parade in Atlanta on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Dragon Con Parade 2025 brings out colorful characters

Thousands lined up along Peachtree Street on Saturday for the annual Dragon Con Parade of costumed characters and fun folks in Atlanta.

Mary Ann Dunkentell is reunited with her dog, Va-Beep, at the DeKalb Animal Shelter on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Chamblee. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)
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Credit: Olivia Bowdoin

PHOTOS: Social media spotlight gives shelter dogs a 2nd chance at life

Social media has transformed the dog adoption process at LifeLine, where animals have to be put down each week due to shelter overpopulation.

Longtime Waffle House employee and Union of Southern Service Workers member Katie Giede speaks during a Labor Day rally in Woodruff Park on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Labor Day rally protests cuts to social services

A coalition of unions and organizations representing Atlanta workers gathered in Woodruff Park on Monday to discuss frustrations over cuts to social services and other issues ...

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown run with Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57, left) and offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun, right, during the second quarter against Marshall in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Marshall in season opener

The Georgia Bulldogs opened their football season with a dominating victory over Marshall in Sanford Stadium on Saturday.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (David Zalubowski/AP)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Colorado in 2025 season opener

Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Aug. 29, 2025. The game was the season opener for each team.

North Gwinnett defensive back Andruw Gist (center) tackles Colquitt County wide receiver A’zhiyen Alridge (left) after a reception by Alridge during the first half at Tom Robinson Field at North Gwinnett High School on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Suwanee. North Gwinnett won 21-7. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: North Gwinnett vs. Colquitt County high school football

North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 21-7 in a football game at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee on Friday.

Roswell kicker Balint Vorosmarty (26) celebrates with a teammate after kicking the winning field goal against Walton in the final seconds of their game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football

Roswell defeated Walton, 30-28, in a football game at Walton High School in Marietta on Friday.

Former CDC leaders (from left) Daniel Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis and Debra Houry are greeted by CDC staff and supporters as they gather to rally for the departing leaders outside the CDC headquarters, Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Atlanta.  Top leaders who resigned their positions at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency’s director were escorted out of the building Thursday morning. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Supporters cheer resigning CDC leaders

Top leaders who resigned their positoins at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency's director were escorted out of the building Thurs