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PHOTOS: The Weeknd electrifies the crowd at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium
The Weeknd performs at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Aug. 21, 2025.
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The Weeknd electrifies the Atlanta crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, bringing Playboi Carti and Future along for the ride. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd performs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
A giant, curvy and metallic statuette encapsulates the middle of Mercedes-Benz Stadium during The Weeknd's concert on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Over a dozen dancers dressed in bright red robes perform with The Weeknd during his concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd dazzles the Atlanta crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Toronto star wore a chrome mask, a black robe and gloves — mirroring a sorcerer who’s in tune with his powers — during his stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
“Did you miss me, Atlanta?” the 35-year-old Grammy winner asks the crowd during his performance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Across roughly 40 songs in two hours, The Weeknd gave yearning Atlanta fans a show to remember on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd dazzles the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Throughout the Atlanta show on Thursday, The Weeknd assumed the role of a master magician, who presented each song as his own trick. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
A few minutes after 9 p.m., The Weeknd graced the stage. His presence and set design spoke volumes before he even uttered a word. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Thursday's concert felt like part EDM, part apocalyptic, part pop regalia and part seductive — forming a stunning display of The Weeknd’s expansive, dark universe. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd dazzles the Atlanta crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, bringing Playboi Carti and Future along for the ride. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Not even a severe storm in Atlanta could rain on The Weeknd’s parade at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Over the past 15 years, The Weeknd has transformed himself from a little-known R&B crooner to one of the biggest stars on the planet. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
In his signature falsetto, The Weeknd sifted through songs like “Wake Me Up” and “Starboy” as the Atlanta crowd sang along at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday night. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd electrifies the Atlanta crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd dazzles the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd dazzles the Atlanta crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd rarely took a break throughout the night, proving that his discography has enough fuel to power any moment.  (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
The Weeknd concludes the night with “Moth to a Flame,” a fitting ending to a concert filled with soundscapes of love, longing and lust. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
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The Weeknd dazzles the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown run with Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57, left) and offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun, right, during the second quarter against Marshall in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Marshall in season opener

The Georgia Bulldogs opened their football season with a dominating victory over Marshall in Sanford Stadium on Saturday.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (David Zalubowski/AP)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Colorado in 2025 season opener

Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Aug. 29, 2025. The game was the season opener for each team.

North Gwinnett defensive back Andruw Gist (center) tackles Colquitt County wide receiver A’zhiyen Alridge (left) after a reception by Alridge during the first half at Tom Robinson Field at North Gwinnett High School on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Suwanee. North Gwinnett won 21-7. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: North Gwinnett vs. Colquitt County high school football

North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 21-7 in a football game at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee on Friday.

Roswell kicker Balint Vorosmarty (26) celebrates with a teammate after kicking the winning field goal against Walton in the final seconds of their game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football

Roswell defeated Walton, 30-28, in a football game at Walton High School in Marietta on Friday.

Former CDC leaders (from left) Daniel Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis and Debra Houry are greeted by CDC staff and supporters as they gather to rally for the departing leaders outside the CDC headquarters, Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Atlanta.  Top leaders who resigned their positions at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency’s director were escorted out of the building Thursday morning. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Supporters cheer resigning CDC leaders

Top leaders who resigned their positoins at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency's director were escorted out of the building Thurs

Renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned upgrades for Cross Keys High School in Atlanta. The original building dates back to the 1950s. (Courtesy of the DeKalb County School District)
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Credit: Photo courtesy DeKalb County School District

See the planned Cross Key High School renovations

These renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned renovations at Cross Keys High School.

Binta Darbo (front) runs drills during the 5th annual Girls Flag Football Showcase hosed by the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Falcons’ Girls Flag Football Showcase

Nearly 200 high school flag football players competed at the Falcons’ fifth annual Girls Flag Football Showcase on Monday night.

Tommy Fleetwood, of England, lifts the PGA Tour Championship trophy at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Final Round of Tour Championship

Tommy Fleetwood captured the Tour Championship Sunday, winning his first PGA Tour event.