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Photos: Braves conclude series against Nationals at Truist Park
The Braves and Nationals wrapped up a three-game series Wednesday at Truist Park.
Braves first baseman Matt Olson swings during a game against the Nationals on Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Mascots from the Braves and the University of Georgia hang out before the game Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Braves manager Brian Snitker shakes hands with former UGA football coach Vince Dooley before the game against the Nationals on Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers in the first inning against the Nationals on Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers in the first inning Wednesday against the Nationals at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray delivers against the Braves on Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Nationals right fielder Juan Soto catches a ball during the third inning Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Nationals on Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Braves pitcher Max Fried walks to the dugout after being replaced in the fifth inning Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) shakes hands with Marcell Ozuna after scoring Atlanta's first run in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Nationals left fielder Lane Thomas is congratulated in the dugout after his sacrifice fly plated a run Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Braves left fielder Marcell Ozuna hits into a double play in the ninth inning that finished the game Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Nationals second baseman Cesar Hernandez throws to first to complete a double play in the ninth inning. The visiting Nationals won the series 2-1. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Braves third baseman Austin Riley hit a home run Wednesday, but the Nationals topped the Braves 3-1 at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Braves first baseman Matt Olson swings during a game against the Nationals on Wednesday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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McEachern players run through the banner before the game against Hillgrove at Cobb Energy Hillgrove Stadium in Powder Springs, GA on Friday, October 17th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Hillgrove vs. McEachern high school football

McEachern defeated Hillgrove 35-14 in a football game at Cobb Energy Hillgrove Stadium in Powder Springs on Friday.

Halloween decorations sit in Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key’s yard in Atlanta on Thursday, October 16, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key's house in Halloween mode

Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key goes all out for Halloween.

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox cheers on the alumni band at Morris Brown College during the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Thousands gathered to reunite as the school undergoes what President Kevin James calls “the resurgence” since regaining accreditation in 2022. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Homecoming at Morris Brown College

Morris Brown College celebrated homecoming with its Royal Coronation and tailgate in Atlanta, bringing students, alumni and the community together.

Georgia Bulldogs forward Jake Wilkins (21) attempts a three-pointer against Georgia State Panthers guard Jelani Hamilton (10) during the first half of an exhibition opener at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Atlanta. 
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Georgia State hosts UGA in a basketball exhibition

Georgia State basketball hosted the Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday, Oct. 15 in a preseason exhibition. UGA won 65-61.

Students and supporters attend a memorial event for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. President Donald Trump proclaimed Oct. 14, what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday, a national day of remembrance and posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: KSU students remember slain Charlie Kirk on birthday

Students at Kennesaw State University organized a tribute Tuesday to conservative activist Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

The DeKalb County School District has had a revolving door of superintendents since 2010. Nine people have served in that position — including one person who served twice. (Photo illustration by Cassidy Alexander)
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Credit: Cassidy Alexander

DeKalb's long list of school superintendents

The DeKalb County School District has had a revolving door of superintendents since 2010. Nine people have served in that position — including one person who served twice.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson avoids a tackle to run for his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Bills on Monday Night Football

The Atlanta Falcons won a primetime game against the Buffalo Bills, 24-14, on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to move to 3-2 on the season.

Buffalo Bills fans tailgate outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, ahead of the Monday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Many traveled from New York and across the country to join the “Bills Mafia” gathering. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)
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Credit: Olivia Bowdoin

PHOTOS: Bills Mafia tailgates in Atlanta before Falcons game

Bills fans, often called "Bills Mafia," traveled to Atlanta to tailgate before a Monday Night Football game against the Falcons on Oct. 13.