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PHOTOS: Atlanta welcomes 2026 with fireworks, drone show
Instead of the Peach Drop tradition from past years in Atlanta, this New Year’s Eve saw a citywide fireworks and drone display.
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A fireworks show is seen from The Rooftop at Hotel Clermont in Atlanta on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Mayor Andre Dickens announced in December that the traditional annual Atlanta Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta would be replaced this New Year’s Eve by a citywide fireworks and drone display. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Day 5 of spring training for the Braves
The Atlanta Braves continued their spring training season at CoolToday Park Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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Metro Atlanta students write valentines to veterans
Students from 14 schools wrote cards as part of U.S. Representative Lucy McBath's seventh annual "Valentines for Veterans" event.
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PHOTOS: Georgia teams dance way to state championships
The 2026 GHSA State Competitive Dance Invitational wase held February 11-12, 2026 at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. This was the first year titles were awarded by genre.
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PHOTOS: Day 3 of Spring Training for Braves
The Atlanta Braves continued their spring training at CoolToday Park on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
