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News Articles: Arthur Blank

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus appears on "Cavuto: Coast to Coast," with anchor Neil Cavuto, on the Fox Business Network, in New York, June 24, 2019.

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Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

Bernard "Bernie" Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.

November 05, 2024
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with Owner Arthur Blank after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 29-10.

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Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season

Arthur Smith has been fired by the Atlanta Falcons after completing his third straight losing season. The 41-year-old son of FedEx founder Fred Smith went 7-10 in each of his three seasons.

January 08, 2024
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Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank is non-committal on head coach's future

Home Depot founder and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank sat down with GPB's Jeff Hullinger to discuss a wide range of issues from his charitable organization to the future of his football team and its head coach. 

December 19, 2023
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  • Jeff Hullinger
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks onto the field before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022.

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US Soccer Federation plans national training center and new headquarters in Atlanta

The United States Soccer Federation is planning to build a national training center in Atlanta with financial support from Arthur Blank. U.S. Soccer on Friday announced plans for the training center.

September 15, 2023
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo by David Kosmos Smith courtesy of AMBSE Creative

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'Rising Up' Documentary Follows Building Of 'The Benz' — And Revitalizing The Community

Rising Up: A Westside Story documents the construction of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Arthur Blank's family foundation's efforts at aiding the longtime community surrounding the new Atlanta landmark. 

November 23, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott
Arthur Blank on horseback

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Arthur Blank On Michael Vick, Bernie Marcus, And How He’d Run The U.S.  

Arthur Blank speaks on Michael Vick’s redemption, Bernie Marcus’s politics, and how he’d run The U.S. in a wide-ranging conversation with GPB's Virginia Prescott as he releases his new book, Good Company. 

November 22, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott
Arthur Blank, Georgia leaders, Roger Goodell and members of the Metro Altanta Chamber ring the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 22, 2019.

Arthur Blank, Georgia Leaders Ring NYSE Opening Bell Ahead of Super Bowl 53

Atlanta business leaders gathered at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday morning ahead of Super Bowl LIII.

January 23, 2019
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  • Robert Jimison and
  • Taylor Gantt
Rickey Bevington interviews Arthur Blank

Arthur Blank Reflects On Future of NFL, National Anthem, Atlanta United

This week’s implosion of the Georgia Dome rounds out what has been a historic year for Atlanta sports. 2017 will go down as the year when the Falcons...

November 22, 2017
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  • Rickey Bevington

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