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PHOTOS: Georgia Aquarium welcomes two beluga whales from failed Canadian aquatic park
Balor, 10, and Zephyr, 7, arrived by cargo plane Thursday and are settling in well with the four existing female beluga whales. (This gallery was updated to correct the age of one of the beluga whales.)
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Beluga whales Zephyr (left) and Balor accept tasty treats from Leah Stutz and Christina Spilker on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium. The two beluga whales were rescued from a closed amusement park in Ontario. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener
Buford football defeated Gainesville 39-19 on Aug, 22, 2026.
Credit: Erik S. Lesser for the AJC
PHOTOS: No. 1 Cartersville shuts out Hiram in season opener
Cartersville, which was last a preseason No. 1 when Trevor Lawrence was quarterback, shuts out Hiram, 48-0, in season opener on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
Credit: Abbey Cutrer/AJC
PHOTOS: Former UGA standout Quincy Carter leads Heritage to win over Cedar Shoals
Former UGA standout Quincy Carter, in his first year as a head coach, lead Heritage to 38-14 win over Cedar Shoals on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
Photos: Coffee defeats Parkview in Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium
In the second game of a Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic triple-header at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium, Coffee defeated Parkview 49-14.
