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PHOTOS: Big Boi performs at Decatur WatchFest '26
Big Boi and Sleepy Brown perform at Decatur Watchfest '26 at Decatur Square on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The monthlong festival coincides with the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.
Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd, kicking off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. The festival coincides with the World Cup in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd, kicking off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi (left) and Sleepy Brown blaze through an hour of hits to kick off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi (left) and Sleepy Brown perform at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Sleepy Brown performs at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi (right) and Sleepy Brown kick off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi entertains his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Sleepy Brown performs during Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Fans pack Decatur Square as Big Boi kicks off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Decatur Square is buzzing as Decatur WatchFest '26 kicks off Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
People gather early to get a prime spot at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Decatur Mayor Tony Powers introduces Big Boi at Decatur WatchFest '26. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Decatur Square is packed for the kickoff of Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
People gather early for the kickoff of Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
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Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd, kicking off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. The festival coincides with the World Cup in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

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A FIFA Fan Fest attendee reacts to a play by Argentina while watching the World Cup game against Egypt on a screen at Centennial Park on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Argentina won 3-2. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)
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Credit: Estela Muñoz/AJC

PHOTOS: Argentina, Egypt fans share emotional celebration, disappointment

Egypt fans erupted in excitement after an early goal for their team, and they kept that energy for most of the game.

Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates after Argentina beat Egypt during the Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Argentina won 3-2 over Egypt. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Egypt, Argentina bring dramatic action to World Cup in Atlanta.

Egypt scored early and kept the lead for most of the game, then Messi happened.

Costumed runner nears the finish line of the Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Runners showcased their fashion sense at 2026 Peachtree Road Race

From splendid patriotic outfits to downright bizarre ones, this year's Peachtree Road Race runners certainly didn't disappoint.

Elite women’s winner Tsigie Gebreselama crosses the finish line of the Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Elite runners, other divisions from the 57th Peachtree Road Race

Elite runners, wheelchair racers, push-assist teams and handbike racers compete in the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th, 2026.

Runners prepare to begin at the starting line during the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: Scenes from the 57th 2026 Peachtree Road Race

See the runners, crowd and more from the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race. About 56,000 runners took part in the world’s largest 10K.

Contestants wait on the Lake Sinclair for the start of the GHSA State Bass Fishing Championship at Dennis Station Boat Ramp on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Eatonton. The 2026 GHSA Bass Fishing State Championship at Lake Sinclair features a field of 113 boats. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: High school students go bass fishing for championship

Sure, everyone's familiar with football, baseball and basketball in high school sports, but what about bass fishing? In Georgia, students meet at Lake Sinclair before dawn to

Assistant Director of Raptor Training and Education Amanda Sweeney escorts Independence, otherwise known as “Indy," as the bald eagle's crate is checked by security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)
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Credit: Estela Muñoz/AJC

PHOTOS: "Indy" the bald eagle navigates Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

The resident raptor from the Auburn University Raptor Center is an experienced commercial airline traveler.

Niovi Ledgister, 3, gets in her starting stance before taking off in the Peachtree Junior dash Friday, July 3, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Gray for the AJC

PHOTOS: Kids take off for Peachtree Junior race

More than 3,000 young runners participated in the Peachtree Junior on Friday, July 3. More than 56,000 are expected for Saturday's main race.