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PHOTOS: Qualifying week begins in Georgia
Incumbents and political hopefuls officially filed paperwork at the Georgia capitol to run in their perspective races. Incumbents and challengers, newcomers and veterans descended on the capitol. Qualifying will continue for the week.
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Senator Jon Ossoff qualifies for the ballot for his 2026 re-election campaign
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
Senator Jon Ossoff qualifies for the ballot for his 2026 reelection campaign
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Democrat Everton Blair Jr., who is running for Congress, celebrates after filing paperwork to run for election at the Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Grovetown’s Shaniyah McDaniel reacts after defeating Tucker’s Zuri McCalpine-Ingram (not pictured) for the state championship in the 125 lb class of the finals in the Girls GHSA Traditional Wrestling Championship at The Arena at Southlake, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Morrow, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- February 2026

Atlanta Braves start spring training in Florida, President Trump visits Rome, Ga.

Georgia Tech coach Damon Stoudamire reacts during an NCAA college basketball game at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Atlanta. California won 76-65 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses final home game of season

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets suffered their 11th straight loss in a 76-65 defeat to the California Golden Bears on Wednesday.

Tucker head coach James Hartry reacts during a basketball game at Cambridge High School, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Milton. Cambridge won 58-56 over Tucker. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Tucker coach James Hartry's final game leading the Tigers basketball team

Tucker's James Hartry retired from coaching basketball after the end of the 2025-26 season. He will coach softball next season.

Democrat Everton Blair Jr., who is running for Congress, celebrates after filing paperwork to run for election at the Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: Qualifying week begins in Georgia

Incumbents and political hopefuls officially filed paperwork at the Georgia capitol to run in their perspective races.

Cambridge players celebrate at the end of Saturday's basketball game after winning 58-56. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Photos: Cambridge defeats Tucker in second round of state basketball tournament

The Cambridge Bears hosted the Tucker Tigers at home in the second round of the 2026 GHSA basketball state tournament. Cambridge defeated Tucker, 58-56.

Cedar Grove shooting guard Dakota Freeman drives in for a layup over Cairo’s defense during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Cedar Grove High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Cedar Grove defeats Cairo in first round of state tournament

Cedar Grove defeated Cairo, which was granted a last-minute berth to the 2026 GHSA basketball state tournament and was down nine players due to suspension, in the first round.

Salem Campground in Covington was established in 1828 is one of Georgia's oldest and most intact religious camp meeting sites. It was featured on the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's 2026 list of 'Places in Peril.' (Courtesy of Connor Franklin Leland)
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Credit: Courtesy of Connor Franklin Leland

PHOTOS: See the 'Places in Peril' across Georgia for 2026

23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick (45) lifts the trophy at Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Hampton, Ga. This marks Reddick’s second consecutive victory. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

PHOTOS: Tyler Reddick wins again at Autotrader 400

The latest stop in the NASCAR Cup Series came to Georgia this weekend, as the Autotrader 400 was held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.