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Atlanta United prepares for crucial road trip facing D.C., St. Louis

By ATL Standard | Jun 17, 2024

Atlanta United is set to embark on a road trip for their next two matches. On Wednesday, June 19, they will face D.C. United, led by Christian Benteke. Following that, they will travel to CITYPARK Stadium to play against St. Louis CITY SC for the first time this season.

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Falcons face two-man race for second cornerback spot ahead of training camp

By ATL Standard | Jun 17, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The question of who will start at cornerback opposite A.J. Terrell remains a focal point for the Atlanta Falcons as they head into training camp. Mike Hughes and Clark Phillips III have been alternating reps in the competition for the second starting role.

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Atlanta United draws 2-2 against Houston Dynamo FC despite late equalizer

By ATL Standard | Jun 16, 2024

Atlanta United sought to secure a crucial three points at home against Houston Dynamo FC. Prior to this match, the two clubs had met only three times, each resulting in a decisive victory for one team. This encounter ended differently, with Atlanta United settling for a 2-2 draw after maintaining a 2-1 lead for over 30 minutes in the second half.

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Bartosz Slisz makes history as first Atlanta United player at UEFA European Championship

By ATL Standard | Jun 16, 2024

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz has become the first player from the club to participate in the UEFA European Championship. Slisz entered as a substitute in the 55th minute for Poland during their match against the Netherlands, which ended with a 2-1 victory for the Dutch. The game took place at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany.

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Atlanta United transfers Giorgos Giakoumakis to Cruz Azul

By ATL Standard | Jun 16, 2024

Atlanta United announced Sunday the transfer of forward Giorgos Giakoumakis to Cruz Azul of Liga MX for an undisclosed transfer fee. The transaction opens a Designated Player spot on the club’s 2024 roster.

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ATL Standard area weekly mass times

By ATL Standard | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the ATL Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Atlanta United hosts Houston Dynamo FC after five-year hiatus

By ATL Standard | Jun 15, 2024

Atlanta United hosted Houston Dynamo FC for the first time since 2019 on June 15, 2024. The match featured starting lineups from both teams and notable roster updates.

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How many bank failures happened in Fulton County since 2012?

By ATL Standard | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Fulton County.

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Falcons' evaluators impressed by Michael Penix Jr.'s college performance

By ATL Standard | Jun 14, 2024

Finding Falcons is a series that ventures beyond Atlanta's decision to draft a specific player and reveals the reasons behind doing so. Exclusive interviews with Falcons position coaches, area scouts, and top decision-makers detail the moments that solidified the decision to draft each of the men who make up their 2024 draft class. For eight consecutive weeks, these stories will be told.

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Atlanta United Academy teams prepare for postseason play

By ATL Standard | Jun 14, 2024

Atlanta United Academy teams have concluded the 2023-24 regular season, with three squads set to begin postseason play this weekend. The U-15 and U-16 teams will participate in the 2024 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs and Showcase starting Saturday, June 15.

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Atlanta United hosts Houston Dynamo after international break

By ATL Standard | Jun 14, 2024

Following a two-week international break, Atlanta United will host Houston Dynamo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this weekend. Interim head coach Rob Valentino begins his second stint in charge of the 5-Stripes against a team they rarely encounter. The teams have met only three times previously, with the last meeting in July 2019. Atlanta holds a 2-1-0 (W-L-T) all-time record in the series, with both victories occurring at home and outscoring Houston 9-1.

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Atlanta United announces availability report for match against Houston Dynamo FC

By ATL Standard | Jun 14, 2024

Atlanta United today announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its match against Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday, June 15 (7:30 p.m. EST, MLS Season Pass, FOX, 92.9 The Game, La Mejor).

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Atlanta to open cooling center amid rising temperatures

By ATL Standard | Jun 14, 2024

The City of Atlanta will open a cooling center as temperatures begin to rise across the city. The center will be operational on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and again on Sunday, June 16, 2024, during the same hours. The cooling center is located at Selena Butler Park and Recreation Center at 98 WM Holmes Borders Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312.

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Atlanta announces modified solid waste schedule for Juneteenth holiday

By ATL Standard | Jun 14, 2024

The City of Atlanta announced that the Department of Public Works Office of Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recycling, or bulk items on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth. Customers with regular collection days from Wednesday through Friday will be serviced one day later.

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Atlanta United prepares for second half of season against Houston Dynamo FC

By ATL Standard | Jun 13, 2024

After a week-long break from MLS matches, Atlanta United is preparing to start the second half of the 2024 season. On Saturday, June 15, they will face Houston Dynamo FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The break was much needed after the team played nine games—seven MLS and two Open Cup matches—over the span of a month. The week off also coincided with several players being called up for international duty.

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Gov. Kemp announces rural workforce housing grants totaling over $10 million

By ATL Standard | Jun 13, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the fourth round of grant recipients from the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative this week. The grants, totaling more than $10.3 million, will support nearly 312 housing units across five communities.

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Falcons penalized for tampering violations after acquiring new players

By ATL Standard | Jun 13, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – After the Falcons acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and tight end Charlie Woerner in free agency this March, the league opened an investigation into potential violations of its Anti-Tampering Policy. That investigation has now concluded.

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Atlanta United vs Houston Dynamo FC: First clash since 2019

By ATL Standard | Jun 13, 2024

Atlanta United is set to face Houston Dynamo FC for the first time since 2019. Atlanta United, known as the 5-Stripes, had a week without MLS play after playing seven matches in one month. Their last match was against regional rival Charlotte FC on June 2, 2024.

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Carl Robinson joins Atlanta United's coaching staff

By ATL Standard | Jun 13, 2024

Atlanta United announced Thursday that Carl Robinson is joining interim head coach Rob Valentino’s staff as an assistant coach. The former Wales international midfielder most recently served as assistant manager with Birmingham City in the English Football League.

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Gov. Kemp tours Korean DMZ during economic mission

By ATL Standard | Jun 13, 2024

On June 13, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp toured the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the first day of their economic development mission to the Republic of Korea.