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PHOTOS: A look at Dragon Con over the years
The Labor Day event has long been a highlight of the holiday weekend in Atlanta.
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Orcs and Uruk-Hai characters from the "Lord of the Rings" movies could be found wandering the halls on the opening day of Dragon Con, the sci-fi convention held at the Hyatt Regency, on Aug. 29, 2003. This group consisted of costumers, actors, and make-up artists from Orlando and New York. Front and center is Brian Wolfe, who works in the Universal Studios prosthetics department. (Rich Addicks/AJC)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Georgia linebacker Khamari Brooks (15) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Western Kentucky during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia debuts all-white uniforms for the first time in school history

No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs take on Western Kentucky in a Week 2 college football game.

Commerce running back Demarco Huff goes airborne to avoid a tackle by Greene County outside linebacker Logan Frederick during the first half of a game Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Commerce High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Commerce shuts out Greene County

The Commerce football team shut out Greene County 51-0 on Sept. 11, 2026.

Firefighters reach the top of the mountain during the annual 9/11 Stone Mountain Memorial Climb at Stone Mountain Park on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Stone Mountain. Hundreds of firefighters and other first responders hiked one mile up Stone Mountain, equivalent to climbing 160 flights of stairs, in memory of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Firefighters climb Stone Mountain to honor lives lost in 9/11

Hundreds of firefighters and other first responders make the one-mile trek, equivalent to climbing 160 flights of stairs, in full turnout gear in tribute to the 343 firefighte

Roswell quarterback Matthew Schletty reacts after scoring a rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter in a GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Atlanta. Roswell won 32-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Best AJC photos for July, August

The World Cup, Super 11 players, a presidential visit and a host of news, sports and entertainment events were covered by AJC photographers and freelancers.

Sept. 12, 2001: The Statue of Liberty weeps. Cartoon by Mike Luckovich the day after the 9/11 attacks.
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Credit: Mike Luckovich

Mike Luckovich remembers Sept. 11

Cartoonist Mike Luckovich most-requested cartoons include the moving images he created after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York, Washington and elsewhere.

Participants walk along Peachtree Street on Saturday morning, Sept. 5, 2026, for the 40th annual Dragon Con Parade in Atlanta. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)
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Credit: Frankie Cole

PHOTOS: Dragon Con convention celebrates its 40th year in Atlanta

Dragon Con’s annual parade drew thousands to watch sci-fi and fantasy characters take to the streets in Atlanta on Sept. 5, 2026.

Georgia tight end Elyiss Williams dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game vs. Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia football season opener vs. Tennessee State

The 2026 Georgia football season kicked off Sept. 5 against Tennessee State in Athens.

Georgia tight end Kaiden Prothro participates in the Dawg Walk before Georgia hosts Tennessee State in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: First Dawg Walk of the season ahead of UGA vs. Tennessee State

The Georgia football team kicks off the 2026 season against Tennessee State on Sept. 5. Here are photos from the Dawg Walk ahead of the game.