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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

Inter Miami fans cheer as they see the warm-ups during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Messi mania erupts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts the first of its two Round of 16 matches in the Club World Cup on Sunday. Inter Miami plays Paris Saint-Germain.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) approaches the start line during Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton. 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills recently won a contest for her artwork to appear on NASCAR driver Chase Elliott's car. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Quaker State 400 key race in NASCAR season

The Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart was held Saturday at EchoPark Speedway.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Rafael Montero, left, celebrates with catcher Sean Murphy, right, after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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PHOTOS: Braves knock off Phillies

The Braves bounced back from blowout loss to the Phillies on Friday to defeat Philadelphia on Saturday, 6-1, at Truist Park.

Fans overlook the stadium during a rain delay before the first inning of the Braves versus Phillies game at Truist Park on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Braves suffer through stormy night, losing 13-0 to Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Braves 13-0 at Truist Park. The game was delayed more than two hours after a rain delay, ending at 12:24 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (left) controls the ball against Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride after a steal by Howard during the first half of their WNBA game at the Gateway Center Arena on Friday, June 27, 2025, in College Park. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Dream fall to WNBA team with best record

Five Dream players score in double figures Friday night, June 27, 2025, but Atlanta (10-6) loses to the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx (13-2) in overtime.

Former Georgia basketball forward Asa Newell was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft (23rd overall.) Newell wears his Atlanta Hawks jersey for the first time Friday.  (Jason Getz /AJC)
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PHOTOS: Hawks introduce top draft pick Asa Newell

The Atlanta Hawks introduced Asa Newell, who played for the Georgia Bulldogs, at a news conference Friday. Newell was the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Graduates pose on stage as their family cheers during Breakthrough Atlanta’s Scholar Send Off graduation ceremony at The Lovett School in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Breakthrough Atlanta faces AmeriCorps cuts

Breakthrough Atlanta, a group that supports underserved students across metro Atlanta, celebrated graduating students with the Scholar Send Off.

A young girl holds a sign outside of the CDC in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. purged and reconstituted CDC vaccine advisory panel, ACIP, convenes for the first time, CDC advocates gather to protest on the dangers to health. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: New vaccine panel gathers in Atlanta as CDC advocates protest

Protesters gathered at the CDC on Wednesday as the center's new vaccine advisory committee met in Atlanta.