Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta
City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!
Family & kids events this week in City of Atlanta: Oct. 13-19
Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of Atlanta this week.
- Falcons secure decisive win over Panthers in Week 6 matchup
- Falcons' ground game leads team to decisive victory over Panthers
- Falcons announce inactive players ahead of matchup with Panthers
- Which former ATL Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?
- Falcons activate Nate Landman; sign Kevin King back to practice squad
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Falcons rule out Troy Andersen; Nate Landman remains questionable
The Atlanta Falcons have announced that inside linebacker Troy Andersen will not play in their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers due to a knee injury. Andersen missed all of the team's practices this week and was officially listed as out on Friday's game report.
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Falcons show offensive growth with Kirk Cousins leading charge
The Atlanta Falcons are set to conclude a three-game division stretch against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the 2024 NFL season reaches its quarter mark, the Falcons have shown significant offensive growth over their first five games.
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Falcons release cornerback Kevin King after joining team as free agent
The Atlanta Falcons have confirmed the release of cornerback Kevin King. The announcement was made on Friday.
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Falcons embrace resilience as defining trait amid close-game victories
In a recent string of close games, the Atlanta Falcons have begun to define their team identity through resilience and determination. Head coach Raheem Morris emphasized this in a postgame locker room speech following a last-second victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, saying, "Don't nobody blink. That's who we are."
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Georgia reports a decrease in September tax revenues
The State of Georgia reported a decline in net tax collections for September, totaling approximately $3.21 billion. This marks a decrease of $91.2 million, or 2.8%, compared to the same month in fiscal year 2024 when collections were nearly $3.3 billion. Despite this monthly drop, year-to-date net tax revenue collections reached about $8.11 billion, showing an increase of $29.5 million, or 0.4%, over September 2023's figure of roughly $8.08 billion.
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Week Ending Oct. 5: Atlanta police report 831 incidents
Atlanta police reported a total of 831 incidents during the week ending Oct. 5, according to the latest data from the Atlanta Police Department Open Data Portal.
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Experts unanimously favor Falcons over Panthers in Week 6 matchup
The Atlanta Falcons are favored by experts to win their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6 of the NFL season. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 4:25 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium.
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Falcons face potential changes as key players appear on injury report
A new name has emerged on the Atlanta Falcons' injury report. Running back Bijan Robinson was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hamstring issue. This marks the second time this season Robinson has appeared on the injury list, having previously been limited in Week 4 with a shoulder concern and twice during Week 5 preparation because of his hamstring before fully practicing last Wednesday.
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Hurricane Helene inflicts $6.46B damage on Georgia agriculture
Governor Brian Kemp, alongside federal and state leaders, has provided an update on the agricultural damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The hurricane's impact on Georgia's agriculture is significant, with preliminary estimates indicating a loss of at least $6.46 billion to the state's economy. This figure encompasses direct crop losses, business disruptions in agriculture and forestry sectors, worker-related losses, and recovery costs.
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Falcons focus on improving sack numbers amid strong pass defense
The Atlanta Falcons are currently at the bottom of the NFL rankings for quarterback sacks, yet their defense remains steadfast in avoiding excuses. Head coach Raheem Morris acknowledges the need for improvement, noting that all five of Atlanta's games have been decided by a single possession. "I think all our games have been kind of locked and loaded as far as a three-point game," Morris said. He emphasized that better opportunities to pressure the quarterback arise when playing with a lead.