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Raheem Morris leverages lessons from Mike Tomlin for Falcons success

By South Atlanta News | Sep 6, 2024

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

Falcons prepare for season opener with new roster changes

By South Atlanta News | 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.

Falcons prepare for season opener amid significant roster changes

By South Atlanta News | 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.

1 gas station in cities throughout Spalding County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 31

By South Atlanta News | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Spalding County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2,677 white students enrolled in Spalding County school district in 2022-23 school year

By South Atlanta News | Sep 5, 2024

In Spalding County school district, 30% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

How many white students were enrolled in Fayette County school district in 2022-23 school year?

By South Atlanta News | Sep 5, 2024

There were 8,432 white students enrolled in Fayette County school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

242 registered sex offenders live in Spalding County as of week ending Aug. 31

By South Atlanta News | Sep 5, 2024

Spalding County is home to 242 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Aug. 31, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

68 registered sex offenders live in Fayette County as of week ending Aug. 31

By South Atlanta News | Sep 5, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 68 registered sex offenders were living in Fayette County as of the week ending Aug. 31.

Bijan Robinson poised for standout season in NFL

By South Atlanta News | Sep 5, 2024

Bijan Robinson poised for standout season in NFL

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

By South Atlanta News | 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.

Experts predict Falcons to win Week 1 matchup against Steelers

By South Atlanta News | Sep 5, 2024

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

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

By South Atlanta News | 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.

Falcons prepare for Week 1 with limited participation from key players

By South Atlanta News | Sep 4, 2024

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced that two players will be limited as Week 1 preparations begin for Sunday's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The limitations include inside linebacker Nate Landman and tight end Kyle Pitts.