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Elizabeth McGill presses a pair of pants while working at Sig Samuels Dry Cleaners in Atlanta. Dry cleaners across the nation have seen business plummet as American's adopted more relaxed attire while working from home and being under quarantines. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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(L-R) Tyler Strafaci, Jack Nicklaus and Walker Cup captain Nathaniel Crosby chat during a practice round at the 2021 Walker Cup at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Fla. on Thursday, May 6, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall greets Georgia coach Scott Stricklin in the Spring Classic at SunTrust Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Atlanta Dream forward Cheyenne Parker (32) scored 10 points in 87-80 preseason win over the Mystics, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Washington. (Atlanta Dream)
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Dream capture preseason win over Mystics
Bruce Heppler (left) and Noah Norton during the Linger Longer Invitational, March 12, 2021, at Great Waters Course in Eatonton. (Georgia Tech Athletics)
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech in NCAA golf regionals for 23rd consecutive year
Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen gestures during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA playoffs semifinal against the Washington Mystics, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Washington. (Nick Wass/AP)
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Nicki Collen touts experience as she takes over Baylor women
June 19, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen shouts instructions during the first half of WNBA basketball game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Atlanta Dream won 88-78 over the Indiana Fever. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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Collen leaving Atlanta Dream to become new Baylor women’s coach
Ryan Blaney in the No. 12 car passes Kyle Larson with eight laps remaining on his way to winning the Atlanta Motor Speedway Folds of Honor QuickTrip 500 on Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Hampton, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)
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Atlanta Motor Speedway grandstands at full capacity for July NASCAR race
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields goes No. 11 in the NFL draft to Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
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Houston Comets guard Octavia Blue, left, drives around Sacramento Monarchs guard Hamchetou Maiga in the first half in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)
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Kennesaw State hires women’s hoops coach
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche stands on the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders during the second half Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 20-10. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)
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Robert Nkemdiche re-enters NFL with Seahawks
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Georgia baseball radio announcers Jeff Dantzler (L) and David Johnston get ready to call the Bulldogs' game against Auburn from the Frank and Carol Beltran booth at Foley Field in Athens on May 1, 202. (Photo by Chip Towers/ctowers@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs
Bulldogs’ broadcasters have a blast calling Georgia baseball games
Cartersville wide receiver Devonte Ross (5) catches a pass against Blessed Trinity defensive back Quinton Reese (17) in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. There was a penalty on the play against Cartersville that negated the play. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)
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Hawks head coach Nate McMillan makes a point to guard Trae Young (11) during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The Hawks beat the Phoenix Suns 135-103.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Hawks
Photos: Hawks outscore the Suns
Atlanta Braves' Huascar Ynoa smiles as he runs the bases for his grand slam during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Atlanta Braves
Photos: Pitcher Ynoa hits grand slam for Braves
Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (left) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24). The Hawks beat the Bulls Saturday night in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Hawks
Photos: Hawks beat the Bulls
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, right, holds a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the fourth pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Atlanta Falcons
Photos: New Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts
Braves pitcher Huascar Ynoa delivers against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won 10-0. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Atlanta Braves
Photos: Braves rout the Cubs
Atlanta United players (from left) Josef Martinez, Ezequiel Barco and Jurgen Damm react to falling 3-0 to the Philadelphia Union as time expires in a CONCACAF Champions League match on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Atlanta United
Photos: Atlanta United is shut out by Philadelphia
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is greeted at home plate by teammate Ronald Acuna after hitting a three-run homer against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning Monday, April 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves
Photos: Freddie Freeman blast gives Braves’ win over Cubs
Braves manager Brian Snitker (from left), catcher Travis d’Arnaud, shortstop Dansby Swanson, first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Austin Riley and second baseman Ozzie Albies wait for pitcher Nathan Jones to ender the second game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves managed one hit in the 5-0 and 7-0 losses. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves
Photos: Diamondbacks blank Braves in doubleheader
Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) celebrates with teammates after he scored a goal during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta United
Photos: Atlanta United defeats Chicago
Quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs for a touchdown during the 2021 Spring Game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, April 23, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Georgia head coach Tom Crean directs his team against Auburn on February 19, 2020, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/TNS)
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Dalen Ridgnal averaged 21.1 points and 12.8 rebounds per game while leading Cowley County (Kan.) Community College to a runner-up finish in NJCAA Tournament. (Photo from Cowley College)
Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia Bulldogs add high-scoring JUCO All-American
Georgia Tech forward Rodney Howard (24) blocks a shot from Wake Forest guard Jalen Johnson (2) during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 5, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Georgia Tech
With Moses Wright gone, uncertainty over his replacement
Houston Comets guard Octavia Blue, left, drives around Sacramento Monarchs guard Hamchetou Maiga in the first half in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)
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Kennesaw State hires women’s hoops coach
Georgia Tech's Moses Wright (5) hangs on the basket after dunking the ball on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech star Moses Wright leaving for the NBA
Georgia assistant coach Chad Dollar encourages players during a game against Mississippi State at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Photo by Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)
Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia basketball loses top recruiter Chad Dollar
Mississippi State guard Deivon Smith (5) handles the ball against Richmond during the first half of the NIT semifinals Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Denton, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/AP)
Georgia Tech
Deivon Smith’s transfer to Georgia Tech official
Golf
(L-R) Tyler Strafaci, Jack Nicklaus and Walker Cup captain Nathaniel Crosby chat during a practice round at the 2021 Walker Cup at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Fla. on Thursday, May 6, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
Golf
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Bruce Heppler (left) and Noah Norton during the Linger Longer Invitational, March 12, 2021, at Great Waters Course in Eatonton. (Georgia Tech Athletics)
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech in NCAA golf regionals for 23rd consecutive year
The Carrollton girls won the 2021 area golf tournament.
High School Sports Blog
High school golf: Field shaping up for state tournament
Georgia during the second round of the SEC Championship at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, Ga., on Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Photo by Steven Colquitt)
Golf
Three men’s teams await NCAA regional destinations
The Westminster golf team won the 2021 Trojan Invitational in Carrollton.
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Bruce Heppler, Noah Norton of Georgia Tech - Linger Longer Invitational, March 12, 2021, Great Waters Course Eatonton, Ga.
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Local golf: Georgia Tech starts ACC title defense
Maxwell Ford of Peachtree Corners tees off at the 2020 Georgia Amateur Championship. Ford has signed with the University of Georgia.
High School Sports Blog
Rivers Academy finishes on top at Hardaway Invitational
Brendon Todd walks past the safety guidelines board on his way to the driving range while preparing for the season-ending Tour Championship Sept. 2, 2020, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream forward Cheyenne Parker (32) scored 10 points in 87-80 preseason win over the Mystics, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Washington. (Atlanta Dream)
State Sports Report
Dream capture preseason win over Mystics
Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen gestures during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA playoffs semifinal against the Washington Mystics, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Washington. (Nick Wass/AP)
State Sports Report
Nicki Collen touts experience as she takes over Baylor women
June 19, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen shouts instructions during the first half of WNBA basketball game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Atlanta Dream won 88-78 over the Indiana Fever. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
State Sports Report
Collen leaving Atlanta Dream to become new Baylor women’s coach
In this Dec. 17, 2015, file photo, Chris Sienko smiles during a Connecticut Sun WNBA basketball press conference in Montville, Conn. The Atlanta Dream have fired president and general manager Chris Sienko. He came to the team in 2017 as general manager and was promoted to president the following year. “The Dream and Chris Sienko have parted ways,” the team said in a statement provided to The Associated Press on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. (Patrick Raycraft/The Courant via AP, File)
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