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High School Sports
Photos: High school football returns to Georgia
Photos from high school football around the state of Georgia on Sept. 2, 2020.
Cherokee running back Zi Johnson (25) runs for yards in the third quarter against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee high school students react after a field goal in the first half of the Cherokee game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee defensive back Riley Lyons (19) reacts with teammates after intercepting a pass intended for Carver-Atlanta wide receiver Qintavious Davis (6) in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. The Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee game is the first football game of the 2020 Corky Kell Classic. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee football players line up to kick off the ball after a field goal by Cherokee in the first half of the Cherokee game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Luke Coury, 14, of Cumming, watches the football game between Carver-Atlanta and Cherokee at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
A Cherokee ball boy wears a mask as he carries footballs on the sideline in the first half of Cherokee's football game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee defensive back Riley Lyons (19) intercepts a pass intended for Carver-Atlanta wide receiver Qintavious Davis (6) in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. The Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee game is the first football game of the 2020 Corky Kell Classic. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee quarterback AJ Swann (10) attempts a pass in the first half against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee high school students react after a field goal in the first half of the Cherokee game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee running back Keith Adams Jr. (3) runs against Carver-Atlanta defender Demetrius Hinton (5) in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee running back Keith Adams Jr. (3) runs against Carver-Atlanta defender Demetrius Hinton (5) in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Carver-Atlanta running back Jarveous Brown (3) runs against the Cherokee defense in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Members of the Cherokee marching band perform social distancing in the first half of Cherokee's football game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee center Ben Rice (61) prepares to snap the ball against the Carver-Atlanta defense in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee fans react after a touchdown in the first half against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee defensive lineman Toby Thompson (4) celebrates a play with Tanner Dollyhigh (60) in the second half of their game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Carver-Atlanta quarterback Lorenza Lennon (17) is sacked by Cherokee defensive lineman Toby Thompson (4) in the second half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Cherokee running back Alonzo Upshaw (7) celebrates his touchdown in the second half against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Cherokee running back Zi Johnson (25) runs for yards in the third quarter against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Gainesville offensive lineman Bryson Hurt (71), offensive lineman Carter Mathis and quarterback Kharim Hughley (9) celebrate their 37-6 win against Rome in the GHSA 5A semi-final playoff game at Barron Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Rome, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal

The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) celebrates his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.

An impressive 26-foot-tall Christmas tree is displayed at the rotunda after Gov. Brian Kemp and his family participated in the lighting ceremony marking the start of the 2025 holiday season at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez/AJC

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.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

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.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates a 28-7 victory over Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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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.

Members of Georgia’s Spirit Squad entertain fans during pep-rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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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.

Creekside running back Gary Walker (back) celebrates the game-winning touchdown with teammate Lawrence Martin II  during their Class 4A semifinal against Kell on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Creekside High School in Fairburn. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Photos: Creekside tops Kell in GHSA semifinal

Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett hugs Gainesville wide receiver Philip Williams (2) after their win against Hughes in their quarter-final game of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs at Langston Hughes High School, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Fairburn, Ga. Gainesville won 40-32. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Photos: Gainesville takes down top-ranked Hughes in GHSA playoffs