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Elsie Hand turns 100 on July 4, 2026. This photo is from her 90th birthday. (Courtesy of Courtesy Victoria Peacock)

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Runners in Wave A begin at the starting line of the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race at Lenox Square on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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As a rule of thumb, male ruby throated hummingbirds and juveniles begin returning to backyard feeders to gain energy for fall migration around July Fourth. Females and other juveniles will follow later. (Photo: just to keep my hand in/Cteative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic?

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In the 1970s, the YWCA offered dance classes for young girls, including this class in Harrisburg, Pa. (Courtesy of the YWCA)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. runs drills during an OTA workout at the team's training facility on May 27, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs against Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the second half in their NCAA game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. Georgia won 16-9. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia Tech's new uniforms can be combined into 12 color schemes. (Courtesy of Georgia Tech Athletics)

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Zuby Ejiofor (from left), Henri Veesaar and Kingston Flemings will find out during Summer League how they stack up against experienced NBA players. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II hits a two-run homer in the second inning against the New York Mets on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

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Mauricio Culebro (center), the president of soccer for Atlanta United and the city's upcoming NWSL franchise, answers questions at his introductory press conference. Josh Blank (left), vice president of executive for AMBSE, and Rich McKay (right), CEO of AMBSE, also took part. (Amna Subhan/AJC)

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The 2025 Georgia high school football regular season is over, prompting many schools to announce changes at head coach. Follow below to stay updated on coaching changes through the playoffs and into the offseason. (Abbey Cutrer for the AJC 2025)

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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Freshly baked biscuits cool on trays in the kitchen at Bomb Biscuit restaurant in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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Nichelle Wilson, co-founder of Happy Mama Happy Mini Inc, and her daughter Hannah Marie Wilson embrace during an interview with a TV reporter at the fifth annual Hannah Marie Golf Classic at Dogwood Golf Course, Monday, June 29, 2026, in Austell. Wilson is a domestic abuse survivor. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Runners in Wave A begin at the starting line of the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race at Lenox Square on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Salon owner and stylist Keenan Artelli cuts a client's hair at Keenan Salon in Atlanta on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Francesca Amiker — after four years with 11Alive and several more as an E! News correspondent, joined V-103 in May. (Courtesy of E! Network)

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