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PHOTOS: Plains prepares for final service for President Carter
The people of Plains prepare for the final service for President Jimmy Carter. A rehearsal for the final ceremony was conducted Wednesday.
Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
PHOTOS: Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
PHOTOS: Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
PHOTOS: Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
PHOTOS: Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
PHOTOS: Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
PHOTOS: Plains prepares for final service of Jimmy Carter
Carter comes home to Plains
Carter comes home to Plains
Carter comes home to Plains
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“God Bless You Jimmy Carter” banner is being installed in Plains, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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This is a rendering of a planned apartment building at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta. It's poised to occupy a site adjacent to the Richard B. Russell Federal Building and was detailed in a 2026 submission to the Atlanta development review committee. (Courtesy of Centennial Yards / Cooper Carry)
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Credit: Courtesy of Centennial Yards / Cooper Carry

PHOTOS: Next apartment tower at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta

A person at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta covers themself with a Coca-Cola flag, July 1, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)
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Credit: Estela Muñoz/AJC

PHOTOS: England, Congo fans brave heat for World Cup

Congo and England fans were inside and outside Atlanta Stadium for World Cup play on Wednesday. Fans at FIFA Fan Fest had to contend with temperatures in the 90s.

Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (right) and England forward Noni Madueke (left) head the ball during the first half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

PHOTOS: Congo faces England in Atlanta at World Cup match

Early scoring and dynamic defense mark Congo v. England during World Cup play at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium).

Congo fans celebrate a third goal against Uzbekistan during the World Cup at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)
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Credit: Estela Muñoz/AJC

PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park was at capacity for Saturday's matches

The FIFA Fan Fest was at capacity as they watched Colombia face Portugal in Miami and then later Congo and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium.

Congo forward Yoane Wissa scores on a penalty kick against Uzbekistan during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martine

PHOTOS: Congo faces Uzbekistan in World Cup game at Atlanta Stadium

Goals and action filled Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday as Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to advance to the knockout round in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Shakira took part in the World Cup festivities, bringing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to State Farm Arena. Singing and dancing through countless hits from her 36-year career, the Grammy Award winner dazzled the Atlanta crowd on Friday, June 26, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
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Credit: Ryan Fleisher

PHOTOS: Shakira comes to Atlanta during the World Cup

Shakira, whose song "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy is the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, performed in Atlanta on Friday, June 26, 2026 as part of her Las Muj...

Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter of the War and Treaty perform at Decatur WatchFest ’26 on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

PHOTOS: The War and Treaty at Decatur WatchFest

Music and World Cup fans gather at Decatur Square to take in music as they prepare to watch the late USA match Thursday evening.

Morocco fans react as they gather to watch the match between Morocco vs. Haiti at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Morocco, Haiti fans fill stadium and FIFA Fan Festival

Morocco fans marched to the Atlanta stadium, and Haiti fans brought their own excitement for Wednesday's World Cup game.