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News Articles: Atlanta Falcons

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Midday News For Monday December 25, 2017

Fire Displaces Dozens 9-1-1 Fund Money Missing Falcons Must Beat Carolina

December 25, 2017
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Noon News For Tuesday December 19, 2017

Hartsfield Jackson Operations Update S. Fulton Mayor Vetoes Name Change Falcons Closer To Playoff Berth

December 19, 2017
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
The National Weather Service provided this timeline for Friday's anticipated wintry mix.

Should Georgia Expect Some Snow? Forecasters Say So

An inch of snow may be coming for Atlanta Friday night, do you know where your bread and milk are? Forecasters called for a mix of snow and sleet Friday...

December 08, 2017
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By:
  • Ezra Morris and
  • Associated Press
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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By:
  • Rickey Bevington

How Sports Fandom Molds Your Identity

In Georgia, sports are a way of life. The fandom surrounding sports often influences the psyche of both the individual and the groups obsessing over...

October 17, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Trevor Young
(left to right) Coach Dan Quinn, Devonta Freeman [24]. Arthur Blank. Julio Jones [11]. Taylor Gabriel [18]

Will We See More NFL Protests This Season?

Sports has long been known as the great unifier. But in the NFL, this season feels different. Hundreds of players, coaches and owners joined together to...

September 27, 2017
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Could Bring World Cup Soccer To Atlanta

After three years of work, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is finally nearing completion. The $1.6 billion facility will serve as the permanent home for...

August 21, 2017
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
The new scheduled opening date of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is Aug. 26.

Atlanta Stadium Official Says New Facility Ready In 3 Months

Workers are racing to complete Atlanta's new $1.5 billion stadium project in the next three months after ongoing roof issues have delayed the facility's...

April 26, 2017
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By:
  • JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and
  • Associated Press

The Psychological Toll Of A Sports Loss

Fans of the Atlanta Falcons are slowly working past a crushing defeat in the Super Bowl. The team gave up a 25 point lead and squandered away a game...

February 08, 2017
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
The Atlanta Falcons practice at Rice University in Houston as the team prepares to take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI.

Falcons To Face Off Against Patriots In Super Bowl LI

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. It will wind up as the Falcons first Super Bowl win, or the Patriots’...

February 03, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

Arthur Blank Talks New Stadium, Super Bowl

Atlanta will host its first Super Bowl since 1998 in 2019. The game will be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is slated to open by the start of the...

August 31, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

Can The Atlanta Falcons Break Through In 2016?

The NFL pre-season began last week for all 32 teams, including the Atlanta Falcons. The Dirty Birds are hoping to shake off last year’s mediocre 8-8...

August 15, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

Commentary: Being A Sports Fan In Atlanta

Professional sports in Atlanta can be exciting, but more often than not, they’re under whelming. Atlanta last brought home a championship in 1995. But...

July 14, 2016
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt

Gripe Bag: Atlanta's Stadium Love Affair

Atlanta is currently constructing two new stadiums, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta and SunTrust Field in Cobb County. Although the allure of...

June 02, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

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