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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 firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks 25 years ago.
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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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PHOTOS: Falcons struggled offensively, defense can only do so much
The Falcons didn't mount much offense and struggled from the start, with Jack Strand taking over for Cooper Rush.
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PHOTOS: Shaky Knees Festival 2026 – Day 2
Despite a stormy interruption, Shaky Knees returned to Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on Saturday with a packed lineup including Twenty One Pilots, Sir Chloe, Peach Pit and Blood Ora...
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Mercer, but concerns linger before ACC opener
Georgia Tech secured its first victory of the season Saturday against Mercer ahead of ACC play beginning next week.
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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Arkansas in their SEC opening game at Razorback Stadium
The Bulldogs scored on three of their first four possessions en route to a 45-17 win, keeping Kirby Smart perfect (11-0) in SEC openers as Georgia’s coach.
