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Atlanta Falcons' Patterson named Most Improved Player after 'a breakout season'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 1, 2022

Atlanta Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson was named Pro Football Writers of America's Most Improved Player of the Year.

Atlanta United defender Bello shipped to Arminia Bielefeld, 'wants to make a difference'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 1, 2022

Soccer club Atlanta United recently announced that it transferred local defender George Bello to the German Bundesliga league's Arminia Bielefeld club.

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Three Jackets volleyballers tabbed for All-American status

By Zachary Richter | Dec 30, 2021

Senior right-side hitter Mariana Brambilla and junior outside hitter Julia Bergmann have each been named AVCA First Team All-Americans, while senior setter Matti McKissock was tabbed an AVCA Honorable Mention.

Hawks add veteran Stephenson on 10-day contract

By Zachary Richter | Dec 28, 2021

Lance Stephenson signs a 10-day contract with the Hawks making it his third time playing for head coach Nate McMillan.

Yellowjackets' star catcher Parada named Preseason All-American

By Zachary Richter | Dec 22, 2021

Georgia Tech baseball sophomore catcher Kevin Parada was named to the second-team all-American honors from Collegiate Baseball, Georgia Tech officials said Dec. 21.

Georgia Tech associate head coach Butts vows to fight cancer

By Zachary Richter | Dec 20, 2021

Georgia Tech women's associate head basketball coach Tasha Butts has been diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer.

Gibbs named second-team on The Athletic's 2021 All-American

By Zachary Richter | Dec 15, 2021

Jahmyr Gibbs was named second-team all-purpose back on The Athletic's 2021 All-American team.

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Legendary Falcons' star Claude Humphrey passes away at 77

By Zachary Richter | Dec 5, 2021

Hall of Famer and Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor member Claude Humphrey, 77, died Dec. 3, the Atlanta Falcons said in a statement.

A new Publix grocery store could transform Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood

By Zachary Richter | Nov 14, 2021

According to the local leaders of the Summerhill neighborhood, a new Publix grocery could really transform the place.

Atlanta mayor lifts indoor mask mandate across the city

By Zachary Richter | Nov 14, 2021

For the first time since June, the residents will no longer have to wear masks around the city while they are indoors.

Calvin Ridley uses Twitter to explain his absence

By Zachary Richter | Nov 4, 2021

Atlanta Falcons star receiver Calvin Ridley is stepping away from football to focus on his mental health wellbeing, as he explains his absence on Twitter.

Atlanta NAACP unanimously rejects Kasim Reed's candidacy for mayor

By Zachary Richter | Oct 24, 2021

The president of the Atlanta NAACP strongly criticized Kasim Reed's years in office, citing various reasons and making it clear that the views were not of the president alone.