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FILE - In this June 2, 2018, file photo, Atlanta United's Josef Martinez celebrates his goal on a penalty kick against the Philadelphia Union during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Atlanta. The Atlanta United striker is the winner of the Golden Boot award after putting up 31 goals, easily eclipsing the league record. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Josef Martinez picks up Golden Boot from surprise presenter

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeremy Lin (7) scores against Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fox logs first triple-double as Kings rout Hawks 146-115

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct 22, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, left, and head coach Dan Quinn, right, celebrate with running back Tevin Coleman after his touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta. Sarkisian faces one of his toughest challenges of the season, trying to find a way for his suspect rushing attack to gain ground against Washington's stout front. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Sarkisian, Falcons try to find ways to establish the run

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Georgia Stacey Abrams, left, speaks as her Republican opponent Secretary of State Brian Kemp looks on during a debate Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)

Oprah, Trump, Obama: Georgia’s star-studded closing act

By BILL BARROW - Associated Press

Law enforcement officials gather outside a U.S. post office facility after reports that a suspicious package was found in Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. The FBI said authorities recovered the suspicious package that was address to the cable network CNN. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Latest: FBI says suspicious mail to CNN neutralized

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Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) reacts after the Redskins beat the New York Giants 20-13 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Redskins off to best start since 2008; Giants 1-7 again

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

BlackRock to open new 1,000-job innovation center in Atlanta

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Atlanta corruption investigation stretches into Mississippi

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Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) scores as Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bazemore, Young lead Hawks big comeback to beat Mavs 111-104

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) breaks a tackle-attempt by North Carolina's Chris Collins (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Chapel Hill, N.C.Willis scored on the play. Georgia tech plays at Virginia Tech on Thursday, Oct. 25.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Virginia Tech looks to pad division lead vs Georgia Tech

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Ryan Schraeder hoists replacement kicker Giorgio Tavecchio in the air after his third field goal against the New York Giants, in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons go into bye week feeling better about themselves

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, the basketball floor and scoreboard are in place at the newly branded State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks NBA basketball team in Atlanta. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Hawks offering plenty of other options in new-look arena

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino, front right, and Kevin Kratz, left, celebrate after clinching a playoff spot with a victory over the Chicago Fire at an MLS soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Atlanta United coach Martino leaving at end of MLS season

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Duke Riley (42) talk after an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 23-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Giants can’t fix season-long scoring woes in loss to Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Student accused of stabbing a teacher in middle school class

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Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against New York Giants free safety Curtis Riley (35) and strong safety Landon Collins (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ryan throws for 379 yards, Falcons beat Giants 23-20

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the Gwinnett County Police Department on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 shows Officer Antwan Toney. On Saturday, Toney was killed after being shot while responding to a suspicious vehicle parked near a middle school. (Gwinnett County Police Department via AP)

The Latest: Suspect in Georgia officer’s death shot, killed

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Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) drives past Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Rookie Young scores 35, Hawks rout LeBron-less Cavs 133-111

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Atlanta United players mob Franco Escobar after his goal for a 1-0 lead over the Chicago Fire during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Sunday, Oct 21, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Atlanta United scores 2 first-half goals, beats Chicago 2-1

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Amid #MeToo movement, consent is added sex education classes

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