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Stache Dash 5k Atlanta

Stache Dash 5k Atlanta

Hundreds of runners, many in somewhat strange costumes and plenty wearing mustaches, braved the rain and participated in the Stache Dash 5k through the streets of Buckhead.

Women lock up for arm wrestling tournament

Women lock up for arm wrestling tournament

Thirty-two women squared off at the Ladies' Arm Wrestling event in Dayton, Ohio. The event was organized by a volunteer group of Planned Parenthood and the proceeds will help support renovations at Planned Parenthood’s Dayton Health Center.

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon rock Alpharetta

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon rock Alpharetta

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater was packed with fans wanting to hear Ted Nugent, Styx and REO Speedwagon. Check out the photos from the show.

 
  • Dave Mathews Band headlines the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Dave Mathews Band headlines the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Dave Mathews Band headlines the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Dave Mathews Band headlines the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Dave Mathews Band headlines the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Dave Mathews Band headlines the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Sting performs on the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Sting performs on the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Sting performs on the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Sting performs on the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Sting performs on the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Grace Potter & the Nocturnals perform on the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Grace Potter & the Nocturnals perform on the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Grace Potter & the Nocturnals perform on the third day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Tens of thousands of partiers gather in Centennial Park to enjoy free concerts all weekend.
  • Flo Rida performs on the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Flo Rida performs on the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Flo Rida performs on the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Flo Rida performs on the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Ludacris performs on the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Ludacris performs on the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Ludacris performs on the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • British rockers Muse headline the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Conan O'Brien's sidekick Andy Richter greets the crowd. British rockers Muse headline the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • British rockers Muse headline the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Newnan resident Justin Hancock and his son Tucker, 5, take in some free music. British rockers Muse headline the second day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Muse singer-guitarist Matt Bellamy performs for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Muse drummer Dominic Howard performs for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Muse bassist Christopher Wolstenholme performs for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Muse singer-guitarist Matt Bellamy performs for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Muse singer-guitarist Matt Bellamy performs for the Final Four weekend Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
  • Dominique Wilkins (right) gives words of encouragement as Yamilie Vazquez takes a shot on the basket during the Allstate NABC Good Works Team Basketball Clinic at Atlantic Station in Atlanta on Sunday, April 7, 2013. The clinic gave 75 children from the Georgia Special Olympics team a chance to work with 10 college basketball players from all divisions of the sport as well as Wilkins and Steve Kerr.
  • Dominique Wilkins (right) Jory Phillips makes his fourth basket in a row.
  • Dominique Wilkins (right) gives words of encouragement as Jonathan Davis rebounds a ball.
  • Steve Kerr (center right) gives words of encouragement in a huddle with James Murphy (left), Johnique Davis, Alfreda Munford, Armand Stanley, Sam Pruitt and Robert Sims.
  • Jakob Gollon, a junior forward from Mercer University, hands out high-fives as he works as a coach.
  • Antonio Jackson (right) goes head to head against Dominique Wilkins.
  • Fans from all four schools competing in the Final Four show their colors and school spirit.
  • April 6, 2013-ATLANTA: University of Michigan student Jarrett McFeters sports a cape leading fellow students to the Georgia Dome for their Final Four game against Syracuse on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta.
  • April 6, 2013-ATLANTA- Nicole Kriegisch (left) and Amy Chambers, both of Wichita, KS, cheer up before their game Final Four game against the Louisville Cardinals outside the Georgia Dorm in Atlanta on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
  • April 6, 2013-ATLANTA: Fans waits for the gate opens outside the Georgia Dorm before NCAA Final Four semi-finals in Atlanta on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
  • April 6, 2013-ATLANTA: WISHFUL THINKING? -- Louisville fans Denise Johnson (left) and her daughter Tiah Johnson have their picture taken with a giant NCAA National Champion trophy outside the Georgia Dome at the Final Four on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta.
  • April 6, 2013-ATLANTA: Wichita State Shockers fan Zaid Labidi, from Wichita, sports a cape for his team on his way in for the Final Four on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta.
  • April 6, 2013-ATLANTA: Michigan Wolverines fans Doug Walls and Christy Jones, Grand Blanc, Michigan, give the o.k. sign while soaking up the sun outside the Georgia Dome before going inside to take on the Syracuse Orange at the Final Four on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta.
  • April 6, 2013-ATLANTA: A fan holds his hands up as he goes through security before the first Final Four game inside the Georgia Dome on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
  • April 6, 2013-ATLANTA: University of Michigan student Jarrett McFeters sports a cape into the Georgia Dome for their Final Four game against Syracuse on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta.
  • The National Anthem is performed as a chorus forms a 75 for the 75th anniversary of the Final Four before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Louisville and Wichita State Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Michigan student Aaron Ruhlig cheers before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Syracuse, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Syracuse fans cheers before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Michigan, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, left, greets Michigan head coach John Beilein before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) shoots as Syracuse's James Southerland defends during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Michigan's Mitch McGary, Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. and Michigan's Trey Burke, from left, react to play against Syracuse during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks to players against Syracuse during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Hail to the victors valiant, as it were
  • Wichita State's Cleanthony Early (11) heads to the hoop against Louisville during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Louisville's Stephan Van Treese (44) vies for a loose ball against Wichita State's Fred Van Vleet (23) as Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) looks on during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Louisville head coach Rick Pitino watches play against Wichita State during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Louisville's Luke Hancock (11) watches play against Wichita State during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
  • Wichita State's Carl Hall (22) and Louisville's Russ Smith vie for the loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) works against Wichita State's Demetric Williams during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) goes for a shot against Wichita State forward Cleanthony Early (11) in the first half of a semi-final matchup in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)
  • Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) shoots against Carl Hall (22) of the Wichita State Shockers in the first half of a semi-final matchup in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)
  • Thousands of basketball fans have made their way to Atlanta to partake in all that the Final Four has to offer. Some have come from far. The Williams flew to town after their hometown team Wichita State made it to the Big Dance.
  • Others didn't have to venture too far. The Parkers are local, but mom Kathy grew up in Michigan, went to Michigan and is a Wolverines fan.
  • All the fans are in town to cheer on their team in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.
  • But the tournament offers fans more than just hoops.
  • Centennial Olympic Park is hosting nearly a dozen concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Saints of Valory, My Morning Jacket and the Zac Brown Band played Friday.
  • Zac Brown Band headlines the first day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Zac Brown Band headlines the first day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: Zac Brown performs with his band at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013. PHIL SKINNER / PSKINNER@AJC.COM
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: Jimmy De Martini performs with the Zac Brown Band at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013. PHIL SKINNER / PSKINNER@AJC.COM
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: Zac Brown performs with his band at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013. PHIL SKINNER / PSKINNER@AJC.COM
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: The Zac Brown Band performs at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013. PHIL SKINNER / PSKINNER@AJC.COM
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: Zac Brown performs with his band at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013. PHIL SKINNER / PSKINNER@AJC.COM
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: Zac Brown performs with his band at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013. PHIL SKINNER / PSKINNER@AJC.COM
  • Zac Brown Band headlines the first day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Zac Brown Band headlines the first day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Zac Brown Band headlines the first day of the Big Dance free concert series for the Final Four weekend on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Centennial Olympic Park.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: My Morning Jacket's lead singer Jim James performs at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013.
  • Ludacris, Flo Rida and Muse are scheduled to play Saturday. Ludacris takes the stage at 3:15 p.m. Flo Rida goes at 4:30 p.m. and Muse takes the stage at 8:30 p.m.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: My Morning Jacket's lead singer Jim James performs at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013.
  • On Sunday, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals play at 4:15 p.m. Sting takes the stage at 6 p.m. and the Dave Matthews plays at 8 p.m. All of the concerts are at the park and are free to attend.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: My Morning Jacket's lead singer Jim James performs at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: (left to right) My Morning Jacket's Carl Broemel, Tom Blankenship & Jim James perform at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: (left to right) My Morning Jacket's Carl Broemel (left) & Jim James perform at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta on Friday April 5th, 2013.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA:(left to right) Saints of Valory's lead singer Gavin Jasper performs at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA: Cassidy Miles Bradley (left) & Travis Hardy (from Columbia SC) are bathed in stage lights as they dance to Saints of Valory at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA:(left to right) Saints of Valory's Godrey Thompson(with guitar in foreground, Stephen Buckle (keyboards) & Gavin Jasper perform at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta.
  • APRIL 5, 2012-ATLANTA:(left to right) Saints of Valory's Godrey Thompson, Stephen Buckle & Gavin Jasper perform at the Final Four Big Dance in Centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta.
  • There was more than just music in the park, too. There was a chance to play some hoops...
  • or enjoy a ride.
  • The Georgia World Congress Center is hosting Bracket Town.
  • It's a spot for fans to hang out, try their hand at sports, enjoy exhibitions and meet former college hoops superstars.
  • David Robinson was one of several stars to sign autographs on Friday.
  • Bracket Town costs $10 for adults to enter, $6 for kids.
  • When fans weren't hooping it up at Bracket Town, they were at the Georgia Dome on Friday for practice. All four teams held open practices for fans.
  • Michigan's Kyle Mooney plays the tuba during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Syracuse's Kayla White plays her instrument during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Michigan's Glenn Robinson lll shoots the basketball during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Louisville coach Rick Pitino watches his players stretch during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013. The first games of the tournament will be played on Saturday.
  • Syracuse fans stand and watch their team during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013. The first games of the tournament will be played on Saturday.
  • Two Michigan fans cheer during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams smiles as he dribbles the basketball during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Syracuse's Baye Moussa Keita smiles as he runs to the court during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Syracuse's coach Jim Boeheim watches his players during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Michigan's Trey Burke raises one finger as he runs down the basketball court during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Michigan's Jon Hortford dribbles the basketball during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013. The first games of the tournament will be played on Saturday.
  • Max Bailey,6, and Angie Bailey cheer as Louisville walks on the court during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
  • Lila Arbet (3) and Darnell Arbet, Lithonia, cheer as the Louisville basketball team walks on the court during Final Four basketball practice in the Georgia Dome on Friday, April 5, 2013.
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