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Photos: The day Muhammad Ali fought in Atlanta
Muhammad Ali's return to the ring after he was stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship and had his boxing license suspended after he refused to be inducted into the U.S. Army happened 45 years ago at Atlanta's Municipal Auditorium.
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Heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali makes a point during a news conference in Atlanta promoting his return to the ring in 1970. Ali's first fight since he was stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship and had his boxing license suspended after he refused to be inducted into the U.S. Army in 1967 took place Oct. 26, 1970, at Atlanta's Municipal Auditorium. | Learn more about that night on MyAJC
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal
The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.
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.
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.
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.
