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PHOTOS: A look at Madison, Georgia
Madison Georgia, has become a favorite destination for film crews and foodies.
Pastry chef Edouard Fenouil (left) with Dreshawna Reese at Patisserie on Main in Madison, Georgia.
Selection of pastries from Patisserie on Main in Madison, Georgia
Jin Chiew, owner of Oconee Coffee Roasters in Madison, Georgia
Interior of Mad Taco in Madison, Georgia
Scotch Eggs from Hart & Crown
Interior of Hart & Crown in Madison, Georgia
Interior of Hart & Crown tavern in Madison, Georgia
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Madison
Farmview Market grocery aisles
Farmview Market’s Chocolate Buttermilk Pie is simple, delicious
Community Roots Market owner Cindi Fetch
Exterior of The Sinclair and Community Roots Market in Madison, Georgia.
Preston Snyder (left) with Michael McNeill, who developed the wine program for The Dining Room.
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Jack Black, who stars as R.L. Stine in "Goosebumps," on the set in Madison. Photo: Brandy Angel Photography
The "Goosebumps" set in downtown Madison. Photo: Brandy Angel Photography
Tom Cruise filmed scenes for "Mena" in Madison. Photo: Jack Meyer
Historic Madison house rescued by conservancy
Architectural gem rescued by Madison conservancy
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Madison Fest returns
Madison's downtown square
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Madison, Georgia, is getting attention of late as both a food destination and a spot for filming. Pastry chef Edouard Fenouil (left) with Dreshawna Reese at Patisserie on Main in Madison, Georgia. Ligaya Figueras / ligaya.figueras@ajc.com

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Alonzo Herndon, born a slave, became Atlanta's first Black millionaire. He established the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, which became one of the most successful Black-owned companies in the country. (Courtesy of Atlanta Life Insurance Company)
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Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Life Insurance Company

PHOTOS: Philanthropists leave mark on Atlanta

In Atlanta, the 20th and 21st centuries have seen the rise of influential philanthropists and doers, including entrepreneurs and executives like Alonzo Herndon, Robert Woodruf

Thomas County Central head coach Justin Rogers and defensive lineman Isaac Andrews (11) celebrate their 62-21 win over Gainesville in a Class 5A championship game Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Thomas County Central pummels Gainesville for 5A state title

Gainesville and Thomas County Central battled on Wednesday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Class 5A state football championship.

The Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots pose for pictures with their Class 3A state championship trophy Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Sandy Creek defeats Jefferson for Class 3A championship

Sandy Creek completed a perfect 15-0 season with a 27-7 victory over Jefferson on Wednesday night in the Class 3A state championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Don Mathis tells the stories of each character placed in his elaborate Christmas model train villages inside the garage of his Savannah, Georgia, home. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)
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Credit: Sarah Peacock

PHOTOS: Savannah Christmas model train garden began under the tree

Savannah’s Don Mathis erects his snowy holiday metropolis every year and shares it with his neighborhood’s children.

Hebron Christian linebacker Beau Bennett (right) tackles Calvary Day wide receiver Shawn Williams (left) on a punt return by Williams during the first half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Calvary Day and Hebron Christian battle for Class 3A-A title

Calvary Day and Hebron Christian met on Wednesday in the Class 3A-A state football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before a state Senate committee at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: Fani Willis testifies before state Senate panel

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before Georgia lawmakers amid scrutiny of her prosecution of Donald Trump and allies over the 2020 election.

Atlanta rapper Young Thug performs at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. The concert is Young Thug's first major Atlanta show since his jail release with probation terms that include a ban from metro Atlanta. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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Credit: Natrice Miller

PHOTOS: Young Thug hometown show in Atlanta

Rapper Young Thug performed Tuesday at State Farm Arena. It was the Atlanta artist’s first major hometown show since his release from jail in October 2024.

Buford head coach Bryant Appling celebrates with players, Graham Houston (75), Tyriq Green (1), Bryce Perry-Wright (3), Dylan McCoy (7), Dayton Raiola (10) after their 28-21 win against Carrollton in the Class 6A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Buford defeats Carrollton in Class 6A title game

Buford and Carrollton battled for the Class 6A state high school football championship on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.