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From 2015: There have been 8 mass shootings in Georgia in less than two years
From 2015: There have been 8 mass shootings in Georgia in less than two years
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There have been 75 mass shootings in the United States since Sandy Hook Elementary, where a gunman in 2012 killed 20 first-graders, six faculty members and himself. In those 75 shootings, at least 235 people died, according to a study by Vox. Six of those mass shootings happened in Georgia. But the Vox report doesn't include two that happened this month. So there have been eight in Georgia, with seven of them this year. As of December, Georgia led the nation in school shootings, but not all of those involved injuries. See our interactive map of shootings in Georgia. Here are the eight mass shootings in Georgia since April 2014:

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McEachern wide receiver Michala Butler (right) runs alongside Marietta's Joy Gross (4) in a flag football game against McEachern at Osborne High School in Marietta, GA on Monday, November 17th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Photos: McEachern flag football defeats Marietta

McEachern flag football defeats Marietta 14-6 on Nov. 17, 2025.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field after the game. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Panthers defeat Falcons in overtime

In a key battle in the NFC South Division, the Carolina Panthers rallied to defeat the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

South Florida and Kennesaw State players wear shirts with the slogan “Love Wins” to honor the legacy of Amir Abdur-Rahim, a former KSU coach, during their game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Kennesaw State falls to South Florida in men's basketball

Kennesaw State's men's basketball team fell to South Florida on Sunday. At halftime, both schools honored former coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away in October of 2024.

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) reacts after making a six-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against Texas in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Georgia downs Texas in Sanford Stadium

The Georgia Bulldogs beat the Texas Longhorns in Sanford Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025.

Georgia Tech running back Malachi Hosley, center, runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
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Credit: AP

Photos: Georgia Tech narrowly escapes upset at Boston College

No. 16 Georgia Tech narrowly defeated Boston College on Nov. 15, 2025.

Lee County running back Jordan Bush (right) runs for yards during the second half against Sprayberry in the first-round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Marietta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Sprayberry hosts Lee County in the first round of the playoffs

Sprayberry hosted Lee County in the first round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs.

Mill Creek running back Jayde Beasley (2) runs against Colquitt County middle linebacker Davion Enoch (15) during the first half at Mill Creek Community Stadium, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Hoschton, Ga. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Photos: Mill Creek hosts Colquitt County in first round of the playoffs

Mill Creek hosted Colquitt County in first round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs on Nov. 14, 2025.

The Atlanta Wind Phone is part of Woodruff Park's latest art installation — “The Space Within”. The public art pieces are designed to inspire reflection and inner peace. Among them, the wind phone offers a place for the bereaved to embrace their grief. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Moustache)
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Credit: JeffreyMoustache

Photos: Need to ‘grieve out loud’? Atlanta’s wind phones will take your call.

Woodruff Park's latest public art display — “The Space Within” — is designed to inspire reflection and inner peace.