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History of the NHL's Thrashers in Atlanta
A look back at the Thrashers' time in Atlanta
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1997 - Turner Broadcasting System CEO Terry McGuirk (from left), Turner Sports President Harvey Schiller, Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell and Hawks President Stan Kasten announce the NHL has award Atlanta an expansion franchise to begin play in 1999-2000. This marked a return to Atlanta by the NHL. The Atlanta Flames, established in 1972, departed for Calgary, Alberta in 1980 to become the Calgary Flames.
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Photos: Hawks games have stars in the crowd, too
Photos of celebrities attending Hawks games at State Farm Arena during the 2025 season.
Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Photos: Hawks defeat the Warriors
Photos from the Hawks vs. Warriors game on March 22, 2025. The Hawks won 124-115.
Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
PHOTOS: Georgia students compete in state Spelling Bee
Georgia students compete in 64th Annual Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) State Spelling Bee.
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Photos: Georgia Tech women lose in NCAA Tournament
Photos from Georgia Tech's game against Richmond in the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2025. The Jackets lost 74-49.
