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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Falcons won 26-9. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Falcons looking for consistency after ending 6-game skid

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker dunks against Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica, right, of Serbia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Bogdanovic leads Kings past Young, Hawks, 121-109

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Tick tock, in hock: National debt clock looms over Atlanta

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Atlanta mayor: No Peach Drop this year

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. The Saints won 31-9. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Streaking Saints intent on keeping momentum off bye week

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 4, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis follows through on a three-run double in the fifth inning of baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Atlanta. The Braves have re-signed outfielder Markakis and catcher Tyler Flowers to $4 million, one-year contracts for 2020 after declining their $6 million team options, which triggered $2 million buyout. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Braves re-sign Markakis, Flowers, decline Teheran option

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Quinn tweaks Atlanta’s coaching staff coming out of bye week

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) works his way past Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nunn stays hot with 28 points as Heat beat Hawks 106-97

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

A piece of an airplane sits in a parking lot near where it crashed into an apartment complex, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Latest: Authorities confirm second person died in crash

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Toronto FC forward Tsubasa Endoh (31) takes a shot as Atlanta United defender Florentin Pogba (4) defends in the first half of their MLS Eastern Conference final soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Road Warriors: Toronto heads to MLS Cup, wins 2-1 at Atlanta

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo from the late 1970's Kathryn Johnson works at The Associated Press' bureau in Atlanta. Johnson, a trailblazing reporter for the AP, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at the age of 93, in Atlanta. Her intrepid coverage of the civil rights movement and other major stories led to a string of legendary scoops. Johnson was the only journalist allowed inside Martin Luther King Jr.'s home the day he was assassinated. (AP Photo)

Former AP civil rights reporter Kathryn Johnson dies

By ALLEN G. BREED - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Road warriors: Rams reclaim their game with help from Ramsey

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

In this Dec. 12, 2018 photo, Milton coach Adam Clack reacts on the sideline during the first half against Colquitt County during the Class 7A high school football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Georgia has become the clear No. 4 state behind Texas, Florida and California for producing major college football players. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

As Atlanta metro area booms, so does football in Georgia

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) misses the catch against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Rams snap skid by beating Falcons 37-10 as Ryan hurts ankle

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Rams-Falcons Preview Capsule

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) anduring the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

High hopes for Falcons defense have been thoroughly dashed

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Sheriff: Man sought in Florida crimes arrested in Atlanta

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Falcons keep taking steps back, and the defense is to blame

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Missed PAT sends Falcons home empty from long trip

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cardinals beat Falcons 34-33 after Bryant’s extra point miss

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press