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PHOTOS: Georgia track and field gets major facilities upgrade
The Georgia Bulldogs revealed some of their facilities upgrades to the track and field programs on Wednesday.
New UGA track facility
(Center L-R) University of Georgia Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Caryl Smith-Gilbert hugs President Jere Morehead at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Dignitaries gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Georgia’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Dignitaries gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Georgia’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
University of Georgia Director of Athletics Josh Brooks speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
University of Georgia Director of Athletics Josh Brooks speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
University of Georgia Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Caryl Smith-Gilbert speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
University of Georgia President Jere Morehead speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
A view of the shot put arena at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
People tour UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
A view of UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
A view of UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
New UGA track facility
New UGA track facility
New UGA track facility
New UGA track facility
New UGA track facility
New UGA track facility
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UGA-colored ribbons appear at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
A visitor walks UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
A jogger uses the track at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
A jogger uses the track at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Hurdles appear at UGA’s new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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A view of the building and stands at UGA's new Spec Towns Track facility in Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Jeffrey Epstein’s abandoned Boeing 727 — the "Lolita Express" — has been sitting abandoned at a southeast Georgia plane boneyard for almost a decade. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Lolita Express’ jet

The late financier and convicted sex offender’s Boeing 727 has spent the last decade as a grounded, decaying hulk that has the feel of a time capsule.

Atlanta United fans cheer during the first half of Atlanta United's home opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Real Salt Lake won 3-2 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta United falls in home opener to Real Salt Lake

Atlanta United fell in the home opener to Real Salt Lake, 3-2, on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Five Stipes are now 0-3-0 to begin the MLS season.

Wheeler's Colben Landrew (left) and Lamarrion Lewis (back) fight McEachern's Chase Lumpkin for possession of the ball as he drives to the basket and during the first half of a GHSA Class 6A semifinal playoff game Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Georgia State Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Photos: Wheeler defeats McEachern in semifinal to advance to 6A state championship

Top-ranked Wheeler boys basketball defeated McEachern on Saturday, March 7 in the 6A state tournament semifinal.

North Paulding’s players celebrate their win over Campbell in a  GHSA Class 6A semifinal game Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Georgia State’s Convocation Center. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: North Paulding defeats Campbell in Class 6A girls semifinals

North Paulding earned a spot in the title game after defeating Campbell 69-54 on Saturday in the Class 6A girls semifinals at Georgia State University.

Alexander’s Torian Greene (left) and Gregory Dunson celebrate their win over Tri-Cities in a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Photos: Alexander defeats defending champ Tri-Cities in semifinals

Alexander basketball defeated defending champion Tri-Cities on Friday, March 6, 2026, in the 2026 state tournament semifinals.

Creekview’s Chloe Hawkins (from left), Lili Beal and Kylee Herrick celebrate the Grizzlies’ 57-50 win over River Ridge in a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Photos: Creekview defeats River Ridge to advance to state championship game

Creekview girls defeated River Ridge on Friday, March 6 to advance to 2026 state championship game in Macon.

Woodward Academy guard Myles Hayes (center) is swarmed by teammates after he made the game-winning 3-point basket in the final seconds of the game against Gainesville in the semifinals of the GHSA Class 5A boys state basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won, 62-61. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Photos: 3-pointer helps Woodward end Gainesville’s perfect season

Woodward Academy’s Hayes brothers partnered to make a 3-pointer, tipping No.

Seventeen pounds of dye is used during the greening of the Forsyth Park fountain in Savannah on Friday. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)
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Credit: Sarah Peacock

PHOTOS: Greening of the Fountain

Savannah shows its true color as Forsyth Park fountain dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day