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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
Georgia state Capitol Christmas tree
Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp, along with their daughter Amy Porter Kemp, applaud the Spelman Glee Club during the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
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Members of the Spelman Glee Club perform at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (Miguel Martinez AJC)
Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp, along with their daughter Amy Porter Kemp, celebrate after lighting the Christmas Tree to mark the beginning of the 2025 holiday season at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec 8, 2025. 
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Members of the Spelman Glee Club perform at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
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An attendee takes a cellphone photo as the Spelman Glee Club performs during the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Gov. Brian Kemp addresses state leaders and special guests during the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
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Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, along with their daughter Amy Porter Kemp, pose after lighting the Christmas Tree at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. This year’s tree, located in the rotunda at the state Capitol, stands an impressive 26 feet tall.
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Members of the Spelman Glee Club perform at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
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An impressive 26-foot-tall Christmas tree is displayed at the rotunda after Gov. Brian Kemp and his family participated in the lighting ceremony marking the start of the 2025 holiday season at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King works with position players during Georgia Tech Pro Day at John Brock Football Practice Facility, Friday, March, 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Photos: Haynes King among Yellow Jackets at Georgia Tech's 2026 Pro Day

Georgia Tech football held its annual Pro Day on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Creekview players celebrate after Creekview beat Milton during the Class 5A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Creekview won 45-43 over Milton. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Photos: Creekview defeats Milton for the 5A girls basketball state championship

Creekview defeated Milton 45-43 to win the 2026 GHSA Class 5A girls basketball state championship on March 13, 2026.

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Rabun County players and coaching staff celebrate their win over Southwest during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Photos: Rabun County defeats Southwest Macon to win the Class A Div. 1 state title

Rabun County defeated Southwest Macon 52-43 to win the Class A Div. 1 state championship on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen celebrates as time expires during their 54-51 win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Photos: St. Pius defeats Pace Academy for 4A boys basketball state championship

St. Pius defeated Pace Academy 54-51 to claim the 2026 4A boys basketball state championship.

Marist guard Kate Harpring (center) celebrates with teammates after their 58-50 win against Kell in the Class 4A girls GHSA state championship at the Macon Coliseum, Thursday, March, 12, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Photos: Nation's top prospect Kate Harpring leads Marist to 2026 state championship

Marist defeated Kell 58-50 in the 4A girls basketball championship on March 12, 2026.

Clinch County’s Fred Causey (12), Shane Burns (15) and Jakyri Posely (11) celebrate their 63-43 win against Portal during the Class A Division 2 Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Thursday, March, 12, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Photos: Clinch County defeats Portal to claim 2026 boys basketball title

Clinch County defeated Portal to claim boys basketball state championship on March 12, 2026.

Wilcox County center Tyliah Benjamin attempts a shot against Washington-Wilkes forward Ja’Kylah Gartrell and forward Samaria Young during the first half of the Class A Division 2 girls GHSA state championship at the Macon Coliseum, Thursday, March, 12, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Photos: Wilcox County girls defeat Washington-Wilkes to win 2026 title

In a rematch of the 2025 championship, the Wilcox County girls basketball team defeated Washington-Wilkes to win the 2026 state championship on March 12, 2026.

Darlington head coach Nathan West, facing, celebrates with guard Brent Bell (3) after their 53-50 win against Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Photos: Darlington boys basketball win program's first state championship

Darlington defeated Holy Innocents' 53-50 in the 2026 boys basketball 3A-A private state championship on March 11, 2026 in Macon.