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News from September 2024

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Falcons announce Week 1 inactives ahead of home opener against Steelers

By ATL Standard | Sep 8, 2024

ATLANTA — The Falcons released their inactives list 90 minutes prior to their home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, following a relatively healthy week. Antonio Hamilton Sr. was ruled out on Friday with a groin injury, leaving most of the Falcons' 53-man roster available for the game.

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Which former ATL Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By ATL Standard | Sep 8, 2024

These former ATL Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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ATL Standard area weekly mass times

By ATL Standard | Sep 7, 2024

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

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Morehouse College continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By ATL Standard | Sep 7, 2024

Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, still requires students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

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Falcons prepare for home opener against Steelers amid multiple storylines

By ATL Standard | Sep 7, 2024

The Atlanta Falcons are set to kick off their 2024 season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Several key storylines are emerging as the home opener approaches.

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Falcons elevate two players from practice squad for Week 1

By ATL Standard | Sep 7, 2024

The Atlanta Falcons have elevated cornerback Kevin King and wide receiver Chris Blair from the practice squad for Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Spelman College continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By ATL Standard | Sep 6, 2024

Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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Raheem Morris leverages lessons from Mike Tomlin for Falcons success

By ATL Standard | Sep 6, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Raheem Morris learned the importance of being "nosy" early in his coaching career.

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Falcons prepare for season opener amid significant roster changes

By ATL Standard | Sep 6, 2024

As the NFL season begins, the Atlanta Falcons are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The offseason has been eventful for the Falcons, with numerous roster changes and strategic adjustments.

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Steelers' Russell Wilson listed as questionable for Week 1 against Falcons

By ATL Standard | Sep 6, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons spent Week 1 preparing for both Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

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Falcons prepare for season opener with new roster changes

By ATL Standard | Sep 6, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons will open the 2024 NFL season with a significantly revamped roster and coaching staff, hoping to build on an optimistic outlook as they face Pittsburgh in their season opener. A major focus is on the quarterback position, where Kirk Cousins will debut in red and black.

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Atlanta United's academy announces coaching staff ahead of new MLS NEXT season

By ATL Standard | Sep 6, 2024

Atlanta United's Academy is set to commence its 2024-25 season on Saturday, marking the ninth season for the academy. This year, five teams will participate in MLS NEXT. The academy, under the leadership of Director of Methodology Javier Pérez, who joined the club in April, will feature squads in the U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, and U-18 categories.

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Pedro Amador's defensive prowess shines in Atlanta United's victory over Charlotte FC

By ATL Standard | Sep 6, 2024

As Atlanta United and Major League Soccer (MLS) develop deeper knowledge and use of data analytics, a new weekly content series will examine specific metrics valued by the club. This week's focus is on Pedro Amador's defensive contributions, presented by MARTA.

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Falcons release final injury report before Week 1 matchup with Steelers

By ATL Standard | Sep 6, 2024

The Atlanta Falcons have released their final injury report and game designations ahead of their Week 1 home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday.

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Falcons' Kyle Pitts returns to full practice amid ongoing team injuries

By ATL Standard | Sep 5, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — After being limited with a hamstring injury in Wednesday's practice, Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

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Atlanta United 2 releases availability report for match against NYCFC II

By ATL Standard | Sep 5, 2024

Atlanta United 2 announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its regular season match against NYCFC II at Icahn Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6 (5:00 p.m. ET, Apple TV – MLS Season Pass, Soccer Down Here).

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Experts predict Falcons to win Week 1 matchup against Steelers

By ATL Standard | Sep 5, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons will commence the 2024 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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Atlanta United 2 concludes road trip facing NYCFC II

By ATL Standard | Sep 5, 2024

Atlanta United 2 concludes its three-match road trip on Friday night with a visit to Icahn Stadium to face NYCFC II on September 6. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 p.m. ET and will be streamed on MLSNEXTPro.com. Fans can also tune in to the Soccer Down Here audio stream.

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Bijan Robinson poised for standout season in NFL

By ATL Standard | Sep 5, 2024

Bijan Robinson poised for standout season in NFL

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Falcons' new safety duo: Jessie Bates III reflects on Justin Simmons effect

By ATL Standard | Sep 5, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — When Jessie Bates III declared for the 2018 NFL Draft following his redshirt sophomore season at Wake Forest, player comparisons were abundant. As draft weekend approached, one name repeatedly emerged in discussions about Bates' skillset: Justin Simmons.