Golf
Photos: Billy Payne’s tenure at Augusta National
William Porter Payne, the former Atlanta Olympic Committee CEO and Georgia Bulldogs lineman, has served as Augusta National Golf Club chairman since 2006. He has faced such hot-button issues and left a legacy at the home of the Masters Tournament.
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April 11, 2013 - Augusta, Ga: Masters Chairman Billy Payne welcomes patrons following the honorary starters teeing off on the first tee for the start of the 2013 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club Thursday morning in Augusta, Ga., April 11, 2013. Legends of golf, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus started the Masters with a tee shot on the first tee. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM
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Photos: NBA history for Trae Young in Hawks' loss to Heat
Hawks star becomes youngest player in league history with 12,000 points and 4,500 assists after a basket in Thursday's matchup in Miami.
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Photos: Braves lose season opener to Padres
Photos from the Braves' 2025 season opener against the Padres in San Diego on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Braves fell 7-4.
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Photos: Teams prepare for NCAA South Regional in Atlanta
Photos from NCAA teams practicing for the South Regional in Atlanta on March 27, 2025. Games begin at the regional on Friday.
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Photos: Move For Grady — Walk, run and bike around downtown Atlanta for a good cause
The heart pounding fundraiser takes place April 26 at Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium.