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'A game-changer for these families': Metro Atlanta health clinic offers free gift cards to those who get COVID vaccine

By Emily Bevard | Apr 30, 2022

A Metro Atlanta health clinic is offering free $50 gift cards to residents who turn out to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

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Kemp faces off against Perdue: 'I don’t need to be lectured by someone (who) lost their last election'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 29, 2022

In the first of three debates for the gubernatorial primary, Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and his GOP primary challenger, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, took to arguing over who was most responsible for the party’s 2020 and 2021 election losses.

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Raffensperger: Citizenship review 'key to upholding the integrity of the vote'; finds over 1,600 noncitizens had attempted to register

By Emily Bevard | Apr 11, 2022

Results of Georgia’s first-ever citizenship review showed over 1,600 noncitizens had attempted to register to vote in the state.

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Halpern celebrates Jackson's confirmation to Supreme Court: 'Glass ceilings shattered'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 10, 2022

State Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Ga.) is cheering the rise of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, saluting her as a "brilliant mind."

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Hawks, State Farm raise $116,500 to help local food banks amid 'elevated need for food assistance'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 9, 2022

As part of their "Good Neighbor, Giveback” campaign the Atlanta Hawks Foundation and State Farm have raised $116,500 to help local food banks.

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NBC poll: Biden to blame 'for the rising cost of goods and services or inflation'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 6, 2022

A recent NBC News poll sought to survey Americans' opinions on economical issues and political leaders of the United States. When asked, "Who or what do you blame the MOST for the rising cost of goods and services or inflation?" 38% of respondents said they blame President Joe Biden and his policies.

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Hawks, State Farm teach youth about healthy eating with 'Jr. Chef Program'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 2, 2022

With the end of March marking the end of National Nutrition Month, the Atlanta Hawks teamed up with State Farm recently to teach youth about healthy eating and the origin of food by empowering participants to become junior chefs at the William Walker Recreation Center.

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Kenyatta Watson joins Georgia Tech as new director of scouting: 'He has vast experience in all aspects of recruiting'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 1, 2022

Georgia Tech Head Coach Geoff Collins announced this week nationally-recognized talent evaluator Kenyatta Watson will join the team as the new director of scouting and pro liaison.

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'Do-everything guy to return to Atlanta': Patterson signs two-year deal with Falcons

By Emily Bevard | Mar 28, 2022

The Atlanta Falcons have reached a two-year deal to bring back all-purpose performer Cordarelle Patterson.

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Dade County Sheriff's Department: 'Nothing found during the investigation indicated that there was ever a threat to any Dade County Student.'

By Emily Bevard | Mar 28, 2022

Dade County High School teacher Catherine Turner was arrested recently after mistakenly bringing an unloaded revolver and ammunition to her Georgia classroom, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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Hawks' Mackey: Organization 'excited to highlight the legacy and influence' of HBCUs

By Emily Bevard | Mar 28, 2022

The Atlanta Hawks recently hosted their fourth annual "HBCU Night presented by Chase" at State Farm Arena.

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Mariota inks two-year deal with Falcons, reunites with Coach Smith

By Emily Bevard | Mar 22, 2022

The Atlanta Falcons have signed Marcus Mariota as Matt Ryan's replacement, reuniting him with Coach Arthur Smith.

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Atlanta Falcons on extending kicker's contract: 'Koo is true for 5 more years'

By Emily Bevard | Mar 21, 2022

The Atlanta Falcons have signed fan favorite and Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo for another five years.

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Falcons source: 'All options are open' in push for Watson

By Emily Bevard | Mar 21, 2022

Deshaun Watson's fate remains up for debate as the Atlanta Falcons have joined the chase for the former Texans quarterback.

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APS Superintendent: "I would like to thank Clorox and the Hawks for continuing their support of our teachers."

By Emily Bevard | Mar 17, 2022

The Atlanta Hawks and Clorox teamed up to honor nine Atlanta Public School (APS) teachers for their contributions in an “unprecedented school year.”

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Hawks join 'Silence the Shame' to fight stigma surrounding mental health

By Emily Bevard | Mar 13, 2022

The Atlanta Hawks are set to team up with non-profit organization Silence the Shame to fight mental health stigma, reduce health disparities and reduce suicide rates among the most vulnerable.

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Teague rejoins Hawks as team scout: 'I'm never going to retire'

By Emily Bevard | Mar 12, 2022

Longtime Atlanta Hawks star Jeff Teague will rejoin the team as a scout.

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Ryan to remain in Atlanta on restructured deal

By Emily Bevard | Mar 12, 2022

Matt Ryan appears poised to remain in Atlanta.

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Falcons top brass looking to welcome back quarterback Ryan

By Emily Bevard | Mar 10, 2022

Atlanta Falcons top brass are looking to welcome back free-agent quarterback Matt Ryan with open arms.

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Kemp, Walker lead GOP polls in Georgia

By Emily Bevard | Mar 9, 2022

Recent polls show gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp and U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker are leading their races for the GOP nominations.