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Georgia river backers hopes more use brings more protection

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Milwaukee Bucks' Robin Lopez and Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier battle for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 111-100. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks overcome Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat Magic

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

FILE- In this Oct. 7, 2019 file photo, former President Jimmy Carter builds corbels at a Habitat for Humanity project in Nashville, Tenn. Carter fell at home, requiring 14 stitches, but he did not let his injuries keep him from participating in his 36th building project with the nonprofit Christian housing organization. Carter, the longest serving president in U.S. history, recovered from several falls this year. This was one of the top stories in Georgia in 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Carter, Isakson, voting are among state’s top 2019 stories

By JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons’ Quinn saved job with strong finish, players’support

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Buccaneers, Falcons motivated to finish 2nd in NFC South

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Officials: ATV driver killed in collision with fire engine

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) slips between Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) and linebacker Tyrell Adams (50) for a score during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrates the play. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Bucs look to end another non-playoff year on positive note

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Quinn wants to return as Falcons coach, but status uncertain

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland (10) drives past Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Sexton, Garland lead Cavaliers past Hawks, 121-118

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and his wife Kelly arrive with the team for the CFP Peach Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

No. 1 LSU could be missing top rusher against No. 4 Sooners

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Falcons score 2 early touchdowns, beat woeful Jaguars 24-12

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Supporters won’t seek new suburban Atlanta city in 2020

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ryan expecting another sparse crowd in Falcons’ home finale

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

This Aug. 11, 2018, file photo shows U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel competing on his way to winning the men's 100m butterfly final during the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Tokyo. In the post-Michael Phelps world, Dressel fits snugly into the successor's slot. Coming off two dynamic performances at the world swimming championships, Dressel figures to be one of the biggest stars at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Yet he is reticent to step into the spotlight. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File) **FILE**

Caeleb Dressel a reluctant superstar heading to 2020

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Ciara arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Recording artist Ciara returned to the city where she launched her career to surprise students at an Atlanta-area STEM high school on Monda, Dec. 16, 2019. The R&amp;B artist sat in on a class with students at Paul Duke Stem High, a Norcross school which focuses on science, technology, engineering and math education. Students there have been using computer coding skills to remix her songs such as “Melanin”and “Set.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Ciara surprises Georgia students using STEM to remix songs

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue as Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Jaguars need to find way to keep Yannick Ngakoue beyond 2020

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons' Olamide Zaccheaus (17) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Quinn gets a respite in Falcons’ upset win at San Francisco

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish, left, grabs Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

James’ caps busy weekend with 32 as Lakers beat Hawks 101-96

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) sits next to the goal line after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Matt Ryan, Falcons rally in final seconds, stun 49ers 29-22

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press