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Politics

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis — pictured speaking during a news conference in July 2024 — criticized President Donald Trump over a social media post he recently made about the killing of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, in California. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2024)

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Metro Atlanta

Traffic was impacted on I-285 South near the East Ponce de Leon Avenue exit because of a truck fire. (Georgia Department of Transportation)

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Georgia

A group surveys a creek in the Dugdown Mountain Corridor, an ecologically rich region in Georgia and Alabama. The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit, said it had completed the transfer of more than 10,000 acres in the region to state agencies in both states. (Courtesy of Stacy Funderburke/The Conservation Fund)

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Falcons

Cardinals tight end Trey McBride dives for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. McBride had seven catches for 78 yards and the TD, but Atlanta won 20-19. In McBride's only other game against the Falcons, he had eight catches for 131 yards in Arizons's 25-23 win in November 2023. (Miguel Jimenez/AJC 2023)

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Bulldogs

Georgia head coach Mike White and guard Jordan Ross celebrate after their win against Cincinnati in the Holiday Hoopsgiving on Saturday. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (1) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Hawks

Injured Hawks guard Trae Young walks on the court during a break against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Atlanta. The Hawks have not given a firm date on Young’s return to play. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the match schedule reveal for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Chris Carlson/AP)

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High Schools

Blessed Trinity’s Addie Spak runs during the flag football Division 4 championship match between Milton and Blessed Trinity in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. (Addison Simmons for the AJC)

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Blessed Trinity’s Addie Spak runs during the flag football Division 4 championship match between Milton and Blessed Trinity in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. (Addison Simmons for the AJC)

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Food & Dining

These holiday recipes make delicious, festive meals with minimal leftovers. Clockwise from top: braised short ribs with root vegetables, seared scallops with butternut squash risotto and spinach and mushroom lasagna for two. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/food styling by Kate Williams)

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UATL

North River Church Hope Worldwide gave away 2,000 books on Black history in 2024 during a Juneteenth celebration in Marietta Square. The books were donated by Books For Africa in Marietta. (Courtesy of North River Hope Worldwide 2024)

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Things to Do

The Americano will be open on Christmas with a special three-course menu. (Courtesy of The Americano)

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Lifestyle

This trench has severely encroached on the critical root zone of this tree. The curving around the tree exacerbates the damage. The tree will suffer as a result. (Courtesy of Matt Davidson)

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Entertainment

Christa Pitts (left) and Chanda Bell, sisters and co-CEOs of The Lumistella Co., which produces Elf on the Shelf, pose for a portrait at Lumistella headquarters in Atlanta in October. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Travel

Patti O’Furniture talks with people at Boyd Plaza during the Arts and Draughts event at the Columbia Museum of Art on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2025. The veteran drag queen led tours of the Keith Haring exhibit during the museum’s biannual block party with live music, D.I.Y. art projects, scavenger hunts, art tours, and beer. (Sean Rayford for the AJC)

Wellness

Holiday stress comes in many forms — crowded airports, excessive shopping lists and the occasional Grinch-like family member. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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