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PHOTOS: Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain
The 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service returned to Stone Mountain after a two-year hiatus.
Crowds gather as the sun rises on top of Stone Mountain during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The popular event returned to the park after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Sherice Dowling takes a photo of Ricia Taylor as she poses with the cross during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Pastor Bryant Wright delivers the message at the top of Stone Mountain during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The popular event returned to the park after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Cristin Wiliams holds Stephanye Stagger and Stephanye Spence as they join the prayer during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on the top of Stone Mountain on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Libby Smith gives the scripture reading during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on the top of Stone Mountain on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Pastor Crawford Loritts delivers the message at the top of Stone Mountain during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The popular event returned to the park after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People listen to Pastor Bryant Wright deliver the message at Stone Mountain's top during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People enjoy the view on the top of Stone Mountain before starting the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The popular event returned to the park after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People enjoy the view on the top of Stone Mountain as the Skaylif brings more visitors to the event before starting the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Crowds gather as the sun rises on top of Stone Mountain during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People crowd around the cross at the top of Stone Mountain during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Donna Tribble from Alpharetta gets the first ray of light as the sun rises during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on the top of Stone Mountain on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People bundle up moments before the beginning of the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on the top of Stone Mountain on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Nickey Townsend and his daughter Chasidy Townsend get a photo with the cross moments before the beginning of the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on the top of Stone Mountain on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Sandra Hilario from Mableton, Ga, takes a photo as the sun rises during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
76th Sunrise Service
Jesse Vega takes a selfie with Carolina Serrano at the top of Stone Mountain during the 76th Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.co
Donnette Cruickshank takes a photo of Stone Mountain as she rides the skylift before the start of the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
People crowd around the cross at the top of Stone Mountain before the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
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Crowds gather as the sun rises on top of Stone Mountain during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The popular event returned to the park after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Glascock County head coach Chris Kelley talks with his players before the start of the second half of their game against Warren County at the Glascock County football stadium, Friday, September 19, 2025, in Gibson, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Chris Kelley leads Glascock County football in his 24th season as head coach

Chris Kelley has been Glascock County High School's head football coach for 24 years.

Atlanta Hawks players run drills during the first day of training camp inside the team’s practice facility at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Brookhaven. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Hawks begin 2025 training camp

The Hawks began their training camp ahead of the 2025-26 season Tuesday at the team's facility in Brookhaven.

Callaway High’s Mia Flores, who is the first female football player in the school’s history, poses for a portrait at Callaway High School on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hogansville. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Callaway kicker Mia Flores is the first female football player in school history

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. signals to the crowd after the Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 34-27 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, September 28, 2025. 
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Commanders to even record at 2-2

The Atlanta Falcons show its offense come to life in a 34-27 win over the Washington Commanders Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Georgia players leave after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Alabama defeats Georgia in Sanford Stadium

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide met on Saturday night in a key SEC matchup at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider pitches in the first inning at the Braves versus Pittsburgh Pirates game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 27, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Braves take on the Pirates Saturday

The Atlanta Braves hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night at Truist Park, in second to last game of the season.

Georgia players participate in the dawg walk before Georgia’s game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia football Dawg Walk ahead of Alabama game

The Georgia Bulldogs go through their pregame walk prior to Saturday night's battle vs. Alabama.

Hebron’s Jarvis Mathurin receives a kick off and returns the ball for a touchdown during the first half of play Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Hebron Christian Academy. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Hebron Christian vs. East Jackson high school football

Hebron Christian defeated East Jackson 55-10 in a football game at Burlingame Field in Dacula on Friday.