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Photos: Josef Martinez's memorable career with Atlanta United
A look at the Atlanta United career of star player Josef Martinez.
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Photos: Atlanta United brings home the MLS Cup
Photos: Atlanta United brings home the MLS Cup
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Behind the scenes: Atlanta United wins MLS Cup
Photos: Atlanta United tops Philadelphia in MLS playoffs
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Photos: Atlanta United tops Philadelphia in MLS playoffs
Photos: Atlanta United tops Philadelphia in MLS playoffs
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Josef Martinez looks, sounds ready for another United playoff run
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Photos: Atlanta United shoots for the MLS Cup
Atlanta United’s Martinez sets MLS scoring record
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez started this match on the bench against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
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Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. Cincinnati in MLS
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Josef Martinez’s return at least two weeks away
Downtown Atlanta businesses hoping for MLS Cup lift
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Josef Martinez scored 111 goals for Atlanta United and helped the Five Stripes win the MLS Cup in 2018, and the U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup in 2019. He also won the MLS MVP award. Here's photos from his Martinez's memorable career in Atlanta, which came to an end Jan. 18.

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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.

Former Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter (shown in a 2024 file photo) secured two "no body" convictions in separate homicides. In 1992, Charles Thomas White III was convicted for the death of Randy Beck. White was sentenced to life in prison, five years before Beck’s remains were found. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Gray

'No body' homicide cases in Georgia

A look at some of the Georgia homicide cases that have gone to trial despite investigators not finding a body.