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FILE- In this July 12, 2004, file photo, home run record holder Hank Aaron greets San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds before the start of the All-Star Home Run Derby in Houston. Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record and gracefully left his mark as one of baseball’s greatest all-around players, died Friday. He was 86.  The Atlanta Braves, Aaron's longtime team, said he died peacefully in his sleep. No cause was given.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Hank Aaron, baseball's one-time home run king, dies at 86

By Paul Newberry Jan. 22, 2021 02:45 PM EST

Krystal Dixon takes a photo in front of Hank Aaron's home run wall, left from when Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium was demolished, where Aaron hit his 715th home run on April 8, 1974 to break the career home run record held by Babe Ruth. Hank Aaron died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. He was 86. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hank Aaron, baseball's one-time home run king, dies at 86

By Paul Newberry Jan. 22, 2021 11:40 AM EST

President Donald Trump walks off stage after speaking during a campaign rally at Richard B. Russell Airport, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Rome, Ga. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
3 congressional incumbents win new terms in Georgia

By Jeff Amy Nov. 03, 2020 09:33 PM EST

Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., speaks during a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Macon, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Vote will show Georgia as swing state or extend GOP control

By Jeff Amy Oct. 31, 2020 06:37 AM EDT

7 vie to fill remainder of John Lewis' congressional term

By Jeff Amy Sep. 24, 2020 02:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — After John Lewis held an Atlanta-centered congressional seat for 34 years, the next occupant may not be a member of Congress for even 34 days. ...

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