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FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, file photo, Atlanta city councilwoman and mayoral candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms talks to the press after voting at a polling site in Atlanta. Bottoms is in a runoff with Mary Norwood. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Atlanta mayoral runoff a test of race, gender and grudges

By ERRIN HAINES WHACK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, file photo, Atlanta city councilwoman and mayoral candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms talks to the press after voting at a polling site in Atlanta. Bottoms is in a runoff with Mary Norwood. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Voters to elect Atlanta mayor, decide 4 legislative races

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Braves non-tender Adams, claim Whitley; Tinnish backs out

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An undated photo provided by Fulton County, Ga.gov shows Sean Ramsey. The Southern Center for Human Rights says Ramsey, a homeless man arrested in Atlanta for holding a sign seeking help, was illegally jailed for two months because he couldn't afford to pay $200 bail. The advocacy group filed a petition Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Fulton County Superior Court seeking the release of Ramsey. (Fulton County.gov via AP)

Lawyers: Homeless man was illegally jailed for 2 months

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn watches pay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Quinn sees improvement in Falcons’ ability to hold a lead

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, right, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

End of Saints’ streak heightens stakes of final stretch

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 12

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Georgia offensive tackle Kendall Baker (65), outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (7) and outside linebacker Keyon Brown (11) celebrate with fans after Georgia defeated Kentucky in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

No. 7 Georgia has been looking forward to Ga Tech all season

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Two-game winning streaks have given much-needed boosts to Tampa Bay and Atlanta. Now it’s time to see which team is ready for the tough NFC South. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Falcons, Buccaneers bring momentum to NFC South showdown

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Short-handed Seahawks no longer have same leeway for errors

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

The Georgia Dome is destroyed in a scheduled implosion Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. The dome was not only the former home of the Atlanta Falcons but also the site of two Super Bowls, 1996 Olympics Games events and NCAA basketball tournaments among other major events. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Georgia Dome imploded in downtown Atlanta

By Jeff Martin - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones pulls down a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Jeremy Lane in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Ryan’s 2 TD passes enough as Falcons hold off Seahawks 34-31

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives around Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Aldridge leads Spurs to 20th straight home win over Hawks

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving, right, passes the ball behind himself and over Atlanta Hawks' Luke Babbitt in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Irving, Brown help Celtics rally for 15th straight win

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Coleman kept the Falcons’ running game moving for one week after Devonta Freeman left with a concussion. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Coleman takes Falcons’ lead role after Freeman’s concussion

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE- In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Clayborne's six sacks against Dallas might have come against backup tackles, but it was the latest sign of an improved unit. Atlanta plays at Seattle on Monday night. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons may be catching battered Seahawks at the right time

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) looses the ball as he drives against Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks get their most lopsided win ever, 126-80 over Kings

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Man arrested in shooting that killed 2 at Atlanta concert

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Atlanta school evacuated after pipe bursts, causing bang

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Police seek public’s help in double slaying at rap concert

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