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PHOTOS: Walt Weiss introduced as new Braves manager
Former Braves player and bench coach Walt Weiss was hired as the team's new manager Tuesday. He replaces Brian Snitker, who stepped down to take an advisory role with the team.
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss speaks with president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos before a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss (left) and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos attend a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss (left) and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos attend a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss readies for a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Former Braves manager Brian Snitker (left) and newly hired manager Walt Weiss share a laugh before a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss (left) and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos attend a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss (left) and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos attend a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss (left) and his wife, Terri, attend a news conference announcing his managership on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos attends a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss (left) and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos hold Weiss’ jersey during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos (right) shakes hands with newly hired manager Walt Weiss during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss tries on his new jersey with help from president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss buttons his jersey during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss (center) walks with President and CEO Derek Schiller (from left) and MLB Chairman Terry McGuirk, along with his sons Brody and Blake Weiss, to a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Protestors gather in front of Kennesaw Hall after marching during a protest of ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta ICE protest join national effort

Some Metro Atlanta schools, colleges and communities particpated in planned nationwide walkouts and protests against U.S.

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks during the Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. In addition to being one of Georgia's senators in Washington, he is the senior pastor at Ebenezer. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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Credit: abcutrer@gmail.com

PHOTOS: MLK Day service 2026

The Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Hawks and Bucks in action on MLK Day

The Hawks and the Bucks met Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at State Farm Arena on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.

A Macon-Bibb County firefighter jogs down Vineville Avenue in the snow on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, near Vineville United Methodist Church, just west of I-75. (Joe Kovac Jr./AJC)
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Credit: Joe Kovac

PHOTOS: Georgia's first snowfall of the year

Metro Atlantans missed out on the snowy winter spectacle, but residents in central and South Georgia woke up to some accumulation.

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder gestures to his bench during the second half of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Celtics

The Atlanta Hawks were embarrassed at home by the Boston Celtics on Saturday, falling 132-106 at State Farm Arena.

Georgia guard Blue Cain (front, second from left) and Georgia guard Marcus Millender (second from right) celebrate with coaching staff after Georgia beat Arkansas in an NCAA college basketball game at Stegeman Coliseum, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Athens. Georgia won 90-76 over Arkansas. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN/AJC

PHOTOS: No. 21 Georgia holds off No. 17 Arkansas in men's basketball

The Georgia Bulldogs improved to 15-3 this season after defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, 90-76.

Buford head football coach Bryant Appling, left, receives the national championship trophy from a representative with MaxPreps as Buford celebrates winning the high school football national championship at an event at Buford Arena, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Buford football holds ceremony to celebrate its consensus national championship

Buford High School recognized its 2025 state championship team, which was named a consensus national champion, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Julian Bond was not allowed to take the oath at the Georgia state legislature in January 1966 after winning the election in 1965. He ran for a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives after a round of redistricting following the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. (Bill Wilson/AJC file)
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Credit: Special Collections and Archives

PHOTOS: Julian Bond — denied but not defeated

Julian Bond was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives at the age of 25. As a Black man in 1965, he was not allowed to take the oath.