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The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Falcons scrimmage offers insights ahead of final preseason game

The Atlanta Falcons conducted a scrimmage on Wednesday, providing a comprehensive look at the team before their final preseason game. The first-team offense faced the second-team defense for most of the session, consistent with previous practices. Head coach Raheem Morris referred to the final series as "mamba period," where starters competed directly.

Atlanta Dream aim for new attendance record against Indiana Fever

The Atlanta Dream will face the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena on August 26, aiming to surpass the attendance record set during their previous matchup. The first game saw a sold-out crowd of 17,575, marking the highest attendance for a WNBA game in Georgia.

Falcons' supporting cast shines during pre-season scrimmage

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — With the 2024 season on the horizon, the Falcons held a full-team scrimmage for nearly the entirety of Wednesday's practice, the second-to-last of the preseason.

Aug. 17: 68 registered sex offenders living in Fayette County

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 68 registered sex offenders were living in Fayette County as of the week ending Aug. 17.

Kirk Cousins’ punk-rock playlist sparks social media buzz

Kirk Cousins celebrated his 36th birthday on Monday. As a gift, the Falcons allowed their new quarterback to pick the practice playlist. It featured several notable millennial punk-rock hits.

Aug. 17: 241 registered sex offenders living in Spalding County

Spalding County is home to 241 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Aug. 17, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Falcons release final depth chart ahead of 53-man roster deadline

The Falcons have released their final depth chart of the preseason, marking the last update before Atlanta must meet the league's 53-man roster requirement on August 27.

Falcons approach final roster cuts after two preseason games

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – With two preseason games completed and one remaining, the Atlanta Falcons are approaching the NFL's roster deadline on Aug. 27. Head coach Raheem Morris opted to rest many players in the recent game against Baltimore, a strategy likely to continue in the preseason finale against Jacksonville. An intrasquad scrimmage scheduled for Wednesday may influence final roster decisions.

1 gas station in cities throughout Clayton County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 10

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clayton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Justin Simmons joins Atlanta Falcons citing shared ambition

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — A significant moment between safeties Justin Simmons and Jessie Bates III influenced Simmons' decision to join the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons defense shines at training camp on Kirk Cousins' birthday

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — For the second consecutive practice, the Falcons' defense demonstrated its prowess, overshadowing quarterback Kirk Cousins on his birthday. The defense intercepted Cousins twice during Monday's session.

Falcons announce multiple promotions and new hires within their football operations staff