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A group of women's basketball players in dark blue Marist School uniforms hug and celebrate on a basketball court.
The Marist school defeated North Forsyth High School in an exciting basketball game, earning them the 6A girl's state championship. The game featured a fierce match up of future Division I stars.
Foster care foundation: Nine women stand posing in a line smiling at the camera. Behind them are racks of hanging clothing. The two women in the middle are holding a sign featuring a graphic of children that reads "Foster Care Support www.fostercares.org".
Foster Care Support Foundation is a Georgia-based organization that provides clothing, toys, books and more to thousands of children in Georgia's foster care system. The foundation seeks to ease the financial burden fostering children can have on family members who foster their relatives, especially those who are older or cannot work.
Wide shot of the Georgia state Capitol against a cloudy sky.
The 2024 Georgia General Assembly session ended on Thursday, March 28, known as Sine Die. A number of notable bills passed on the final day of legislation. Bills passed by the deadline now await Gov. Kemp's signature.
A group of people run out of a lake on a clear day. Water splashes around their legs.
The Polar Plunge is the largest annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Georgia. Participants dive into the frosty waters of Lake Acworth, raising money to fund the more than 17,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities who compete in athletic competitions.
A woman with tied-back brown hair wearing a red sweatshirt dances with a group of children. The kids are dressed in casual clothing.
At Camp Twin Lakes, a Georgia-based nonprofit, children experiencing challenges such as chronic illnesses, traumatic experiences and familial loss find community among similar individuals. The camp is so impactful that many former participants return to work as staff, helping other campers find acceptance and understanding.
A hand holding a pizza peel scoops a pizza out of a large oven. A second pepperoni pizza bakes in the oven to the left of the first one.
Dagwoods' Pizza and Deli will celebrate it's 42nd birthday in a few short months. Steve Lembo, who worked his way from dishwasher to owner, says the key to Dagwood's success is consistency.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Civic Circle and partner newsrooms across Georgia need your help to develop a voter guide for the 2024 election. Complete the survey to help shape how Georgia newsrooms cover local issues.
A girl with long blonde hair wearing a navy blue sweater sorts through a rack of shirts at a thrift store. To her left, a mannequin torso displays a graphic tee. On top of the clothing rack are rows of sneakers and boots for sale.
Budget-conscious customers increasingly seek out secondhand shops rather than department stores when purchasing apparel due to rising inflation. With how high costs for brand new clothing can be, the resale fashion industry has skyrocketed in popularity, especially among young shoppers.
Arpad Repka, owner of Woodstock's Dulce Artisan Gelato, overcame numerous obstacles in order to open his shop. The Great Recession, COVID-19 lockdowns, and inflation are just some of the issues Repka pushed through to keep his business open and provide the people of Woodstock with authentic, homemade Italian gelato.
Wide shot of swimmers racing in a large pool. The lanes are divided by blue and white barriers. The swimmers are all underwater, splashing and approaching the finish. Blue and white triangular flags hang above the pool. A crowd cheers from the sidelines.
The GHSA Swimming & Diving State Championship is a four-day event pitting the state's best swimmers against each other. Teams from all across Georgia certainly made a splash at one of the biggest events of the year.
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