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Chattahoochee upgrades would span from Lake Lanier to Newnan

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Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits triple in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Acuna goes 4 for 5, Braves win 6th straight

By George Henry - Associated Press

From left, Josh Clappsy, Blake Price, and JB Phillips remove boards from a dock in hopes to save it from rising waters in Swansboro, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds up to 140 mph (220 kph) and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week. (AP Photo/Tom Copeland)

The Latest: Florence now a Category 2 storm, still dangerous

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This image released by Amazon shows Alex Borstein, left, and Rachel Brosnahan in &quot;The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.&quot; The program was nominated for an Emmy on Thursday for outstanding comedy series. The 70th Emmy Awards will be held on Monday, Sept. 17. (Nicole Rivelli/Amazon via AP)

Emmy predictions: ‘Game of Thrones’ or ‘Handmaid’s Tale’?

By LYNN ELBER and MARK KENNEDY - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt (44) is congratulated by teammate A.J. Pollock after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks hold on for 5-3 win over Braves

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Musician Ty Dolla $ign arrested on drug charges in Atlanta

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A nine-foot bronze statue depicting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, right, and head coach Doug Pederson discussing the &quot;Philly Special&quot; trick play is seen at Lincoln Financial Field, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Philadelphia. The statue, unveiled by Bud Light, highlights the famous play from the Philadelphia Eagles' 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Latest: Eagles beat Falcons 18-12 in sloppy NFL opener

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Mayor: Atlanta to stop holding federal detainees in its jail

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Boston Red Sox's Steve Pearce follows through on a two-run base hit in the sixth inning of baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pearce drives in 3 runs as Red Sox beat Braves again, 5-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (11) reacts next to Ariel Atkins, right, during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal against the Atlanta Dream, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Delle Donne’s return fuels Mystics’s 97-76 rout over Dream

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., left, dodges a pitch with Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings catching during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Acuna uses power, speed to help Braves pad division lead

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (11) dribbles the ball against Atlanta Dream forward Jessica Breland (51) during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mystics tie series with Dream in Delle Donne’s return

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Auburn tight end Sal Cannella (80) makes a catch for a touchdown as Washington defensive backs Jordan Miller (23) and JoJo McIntosh (14) defend in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

No. 9 Auburn scores late, beats No. 6 Washington 21-16

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins, left, battles for the ball against Atlanta Dream forward Jessica Breland, right, during the first half of Game 3 of a WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Hayes, Dream beat Mystics 81-76 for 2-1 series lead

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Atlanta Dream forward Jessica Breland (51) battles for the ball against Washington Mystics forward LaToya Sanders (30) and forward Aerial Powers, right, during the first half of Game 3 of a WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mystics miss injured Delle Donne in Game 3 loss to Dream

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Auditor: Ex-Atlanta mayor wasn’t authorized to give bonuses

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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 25-year-old Venezuelan has emerged as the most dynamic scorer in the history of Major League Soccer. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Josef Martinez makes scoring look easy for Atlanta United

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - This July 6, 2017, file photo shows Philips Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks NBA basketball team, in Atlanta. Philips Arena in Atlanta is being renamed for State Farm after a $192.5 million renovation. The Atlanta Hawks and the insurance company announced Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, they have reached a 20-year deal on the naming rights for the arena, which is currently in the final phase of its renovation. The arena is expected to reopen in October. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Atlanta Hawks, State Farm reach agreement to rename arena

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' David Bote (13) hits an RBI sacrifice fly ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Frazier hits grand slam, drives in 5 as Mets pound Cubs 10-3

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

This March 12, 2018 photo released by the Cobb County Police shows Dr. Joseph L. Burton in Marietta, Ga. Burton has been indicted along with seven other individuals by a federal grand jury on charges of illegal distribution of opioid painkillers and other drugs in Atlanta. Burton is to be sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. (Cobb County Police via AP)

Ex-medical examiner gets 8 years in opioids-for-sex case

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press