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The Falcons spent $180 million on Kirk Cousins — then didn't tell him they're drafting a quarterback
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Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
- The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.
- Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.
- Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.
- Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
Southwest Airlines to end service at 4 airports after posting first quarter loss: The company said it has been negatively affected by delayed Boeing deliveries.
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Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
- Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.
- Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.
- The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.
- Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
Atlanta Police Violently Arrest Emory Students & Faculty to Clear Gaza Solidarity Encampment
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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Police arrest Gaza protesters at Emory University: Video shows chaos erupting at one Atlanta college as police clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian ...
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US mandates new airline fee disclosure, refund rules: The U.S. Transportation Department is finalizing on Tuesday new rules that require upfront disclosure of ...
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Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
Atlanta DJ Ree de la Vega takes over former Sound Table space: New “Pisces” lounge will open in July at the former Sound Table space in Old Fourth Ward ...
ajc.com/black-atlanta-culture/atlanta-dj-ree-de-la-vega-takes-over-former-sound-table-space/PRJMUA5ZSRBGLEFB6EM4NMQP4Q/
Starbucks and US workers' union meet for contract negotiations: Starbucks held contract negotiations with the Workers United union over a two-day session in ...
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2024 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's Round 1 winners, losers, values - ESPN: Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, which featured a couple of ...
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Majority of Atlanta Beltline to be completed by 2026 World Cup: Atlanta officials announced Wednesday that they’re speeding up delivery of miles of trails on the ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/majority-of-beltline-to-be-completed-by-world-cup/4FSZHAA7YFB2VH6SZX5PO7SBLI/
Inside City Hall: Dickens suggests driverless ‘pods’ along the Beltline: A weekly roundup of the most important things you need to know about Atlanta City Hall
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NBA insider details Trae Young's poor rep around league, why Hawks will have to 'settle' for far less or move Dejounte Murray instead
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QuikTrip to close gasless store in Midtown Atlanta: The gasless QuikTrip in Midtown Atlanta will soon close.
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What Arthur Blank had to say about Matt Ryan: The following is a statement from Falcons owner Arthur Blank following the announcement of Matt Ryan’s retirement ...
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Matt Ryan, former Falcons quarterback, officially retires: Matt Ryan has called it a career. Ryan officially announced his retirement as a player after putting ...
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Quick Glance: Falcons Legend Matt Ryan Officially Retires from NFL
- Matt Ryan, arguably the greatest quarterback in Atlanta Falcons history, has officially retired from the NFL.
- Ryan, who didn't play last season and transitioned to a broadcasting career, made the announcement on social media.
- In a video message, Ryan expressed his gratitude to Falcons fans and emphasized his responsibility to give his best.
- Selected third overall in the 2008 NFL draft, Ryan holds numerous passing records for the Falcons and led the team to six playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl.
Busy bridge on North Druid Hills Road closing tonight for 3 months: Beginning Friday night, the North Druid Hills Road bridge over North Fork Peachtree Creek ...
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Falcons select defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro in second round of NFL draft: FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons traded up in the second round to draft former Clemson ...
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Police Crackdown on Emory and Other Schools Won’t Deter Students Protesting for Palestinian Rights
democracynow.org/2024/4/26/headlines/police_crackdown_on_emory_and_other_schools_wont_deter_students_protesting_for_palestinian_rights
The late Rico Wade, Atlanta hip-hop pioneer, is immortalized through music he produced alongside Organized Noize. Outside his funeral this morning ... Show more
Rico Wade funeral: How to see the funeral procession in Atlanta and pay respects
Rico Wade funeral: How to see the funeral procession in Atlanta and pay respects
D’Angelo Russell’s 2024-25 team odds, per @BovadaOfficial Atlanta Hawks +250
Charlotte Hornets +400
Los Angeles Lakers +400
Chicago Bulls +500
Los Angeles Clippers ... Show more
To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college students: A former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0425/college-students-racism-antisemitism-black-jewish-leaders-spelman
Paid articlePaid ‘Museum of the future’ could come to downtown Atlanta: A nonprofit group has a futuristic vision for a first-of-its-kind museum in the heart of Atlanta.
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Full Moon Floats: Georgia’s nighttime river trip you won’t want to miss: Kayakers are guided on a unique adventure down the Ocmulgee River under the light of a ...
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Metro chamber tells skilled workers: Atlanta is ‘Where You Belong’ : The Metro Atlanta Chamber unveiled a new marketing campaign on Monday designed to retain and ...
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Delta is boosting pay for much of its workforce: Delta Air Lines is giving its flight attendants and ground employees a 5% raise, and boosting starting pay to at ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/delta-gives-flight-attendants-ground-workers-a-5-raise/2THKUWESRJF3RLWKF44D3QWJSA/
Robotaxi company Waymo tests self-driving car technology in Atlanta: Self-driving car company Waymo is testing its vehicle technology in Atlanta ...
ajc.com/news/business/waymo-arrives-in-atlanta-robotaxi-company-starts-testing-self-driving-vehicles/R2WKQWKF6JG6VPA6NNWE5YIO4M/
Emory University Gaza protesters hit with tear gas, rubber bullets amid clashes with police
nydailynews.com/2024/04/25/emory-university-student-protests-rubber-bullets-tear-gas/
Hartsfield-Jackson to enforce restricted access to airport 24/7: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport announced Monday it is now enforcing new restrictions ...
ajc.com/news/business/hartsfield-jackson-to-enforce-restricted-access-to-airport-247/AOG7OYSXHRGPNCMMRGTFG2XM4A/
You’ve got mail. So where is it? : If you have seen slow mail delivery, you are not alone. The postal service has an online tool to show delivery information ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/how-is-the-mail-delivery-near-you-the-postal-service-has-a-tool-to-measure-that/5IAWKX2NJJCY7JGIQZRNTWMOGU/
NFL tampering probe won't affect 2024 draft picks for Eagles, Falcons: The NFL's investigation into potential tampering by the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia ...
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Co-working startup plans huge expansion of clubs in Atlanta, Nashville and other cities
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Sen. Jon Ossoff did not hold back in his questioning of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy during a committee hearing today on nationwide postal woes: Senate grills USPS chief over metro Atlanta mail delays
The Atlanta Falcons pulled the biggest stunner of the first round by drafting Michael Penix Jr.@VanLathan and @BillSimmons channel an old @TheRewatchables film to describe how the ... Show more
New EV sales hit crossroads, while used EVs have open road for growth: Electric vehicle sales got off to a slow start in 2024, with EV pioneer Tesla seeing sales ...
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Microsoft buys huge tract south of Atlanta for more data centers: Microsoft made another huge land buy in metro Atlanta for yet another data center complex ...
ajc.com/news/business/microsoft-buys-another-136-acres-south-of-atlanta-to-build-data-centers/QVKCHVK7WZCC7HZUMXHUVQOZWA/
Atlanta United creates new front office position: Atlanta United is replacing its Academy Director position with a newly created role of Director of Methodology ...
ajc.com/sports/atlanta-united/atlanta-united-creates-new-front-office-position/Q5IZJR3QHFCIVL6DGB33TPWC3Q/
Biden to deliver commencement addresses at Morehouse College and West Point: President Biden will deliver a pair of commencement addresses next month as part of ...
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Georgia demands Rivian secure, maintain its site for planned EV factory: Electric vehicle maker Rivian said it is working to secure and maintain the site of its ...
ajc.com/news/business/rivian-agrees-to-maintain-secure-georgia-factory-site-amid-state-demands/ZQTCOQ6WMVB3PJLQVAVDF5JBSM/
Atlanta vegans offer fresh perspectives on a plant-based lifestyle : From hyperlocal farms and vibrant community markets to celebrity-approved vegan restaurants ...
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Atlanta United starting to “break some eggs” with intense film review: Atlanta United Vice President Carlos Bocanegra said Wednesday the franchise is frustrated ...
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Good and bad: The Falcons have history near top of NFL draft: The Atlanta Falcons hold the eighth overall pick – for the third consecutive year – in the draft ...
ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-set-to-pick-in-the-top-10-for-the-28th-time/YJLZ2PGVSFCUPDNYXRPSENT6TI/
Paid articlePaid 10 things we learned from Hawks’ end-of-season exit interviews: One topic of importance concerned Trae Young.
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Cops take down Emory professor at anti-Israel protest that turned violent, wild video shows
nypost.com/2024/04/26/us-news/cops-take-down-emory-professor-at-anti-israel-protest-video/
Amid rap beef, Future and Metro Boomin announce tour that includes Atlanta stop: Fresh off the release of their second joint project “We Still Don’t Trust You ...
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Atlanta chocolate shop wins award for work with climate and community: Local small-batch chocolate shop Xocolatl won the inaugural Atlanta Gusto Impact Award ...
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Check out photos from last night's Braves game with new Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throwing out the first pitch! Photos: Kirk Cousins throws out first pitch at Braves game
Atlanta’s Write Club puts a competitive spin on oral storytelling: Write Club is a monthly pseudo-battle between writers who compete in two-person duels at Dad's ...
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Cop Slammed Emory Professor Caroline Fohlin’s Head Into Concrete, Then Charged Her With Battery
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Paid articlePaid Paul Pierce: “If you’re in the league and you average 15 or more points, that’s considered killing.”
Producer: “John Collins of Utah ... Show more
To make playoffs, short-handed Hawks need Trae Young to be great: Trae Young needs to be extraordinary for the Hawks to advance to the playoffs ...
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Arrests Get Violent as Cops Deploy Tasers and Tear Gas on Campus Protesters: Disturbing video showed three police officers tasing a protester as they held him ...
thedailybeast.com/arrests-get-violent-as-cops-deploy-tasers-and-tear-gas-on-campus-protesters
Paid articlePaid Bradley’s Buzz: The Braves aren’t at peak capacity, but they’re in first place: Sean Murphy: tweaked an oblique in the season’s third plate appearance; remains ...
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Surfacing every 13 years, the Great Southern Brood is the cicada motherload. It covers more of the state than any of the other cicadas ... Show more
Sightings of cicadas have started and soon there could be millions more
Sightings of cicadas have started and soon there could be millions more
Bradley’s Buzz: A few words in defense of what the Falcons just did : Full disclosure: On Monday, having read ESPN’s report that the Falcons might draft Michael ...
ajc.com/sports/mark-bradley/bradleys-buzz-a-few-words-in-defense-of-what-the-falcons-just-did/NNTDZU7DZVH3XBXFLV7NQ7FDJQ/
Atlanta Magnet Man Trawls Nails off the Streets With His Bike Trailer: The "Atlanta Magnet Man" is cleaning his city with his cool home-made magnet ...
thedrive.com/news/atlanta-magnet-man-trawls-nails-off-the-streets-with-his-bike-trailer
Braves Nation: Travis d’Arnaud on a home run tear: Entering the Braves current homestand, Travis d’Arnaud did not have a home run. Now, he has five ...
ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-nation-travis-darnaud-on-a-home-run-tear/2LTVDQT7ENGCLIPC4WVOWODWGM/
Paid articlePaid Cold air brings highs in the 50s, showers: Temperatures on Sunday will be significantly colder in metro Atlanta.
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Internet sensation Grandma Joy, 94, takes on new travel challenge: Viral sensation Joy Ryan, 94, conquered the internet last year when she completed her goal of ...
ajc.com/things-to-do/travel/internet-sensation-grandma-joy-94-takes-on-new-travel-challenge/Q3AMLQP6PVH37EKSTTRLVVRCUA/
The Spurs reportedly don’t see Trae Young as a fit with Victor Wembanyama, per @basketballtalk “League sources have told NBC Sports not to bet on that happening ... Show more
Hartsfield-Jackson keeps its crown, remains world’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson is again the world's busiest airport based on passenger counts in 2023.
ajc.com/news/business/atlanta-airport-is-again-named-worlds-busiest-in-2023/VCBQUEFIE5F37N6SS5BJUDFXDY/
An Atlanta office-to-residential conversion faces foreclosure: Two Texas development firms were in the process of retrofitting the 48-year-old building into 120 ...
ajc.com/news/business/downtown-atlanta-office-to-residential-conversion-project-faces-foreclosure/5YWEALW7GBC55BNCEA6D6Z564A/
How did The Indigo Girls react when their song was featured in the Barbie Movie? Let’s just say they were more than “fine” with it! 🎀💕
The musical duo sat ... Show more
The Monica Pearson Show - Indigo Girls
The Monica Pearson Show - Indigo Girls
How a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A
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Several Crew Members Injured in Crash on Set of Eddie Murphy Film ‘The Pickup’: Eddie Murphy and the film’s other stars, Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson ...
thedailybeast.com/several-crew-members-injured-in-crash-on-set-of-eddie-murphy-film-the-pickup
Heat Check: Atlanta surf western duo drops new album: Welcome to Heat Check, a biweekly music column where AJC culture reporter DeAsia Paige explores the ...
ajc.com/things-to-do/heat-check-atlanta-surf-western-duo-drops-new-album/UVI6CCTUL5GR7GH3EMCYHMLEAU/
Outside Atlanta, a Mother-Daughter Duo Wanted a House to Share (With Enough Room for Some Privacy)
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/25/realestate/atlanta-georgia-house-sale.html
Aviation contractor Unifi acquires competitor Prospect Airport Services: Atlanta-based contractor Unifi Aviation is acquiring competitor Prospect Airport ...
ajc.com/news/business/aviation-contractor-unifi-acquires-competitor-prospect-airport-services/TWPE4JXHZFHYZASHKKR5OZCSVE/
Paid articlePaid Review: In ‘Native Gardens,’ complex ideas sprout from situation comedy: This story was originally published by ArtsATL.
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The Lakers are the favorites to land Trae Young, per @BovadaOfficial Los Angeles Lakers +300
Chicago Bulls +500
Dallas Mavericks +700
San Antonio Spurs +700
Utah Jazz ... Show more
Documentary filmmaking flourishes at 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival : Documentary films run the gamut from the surreal to the sublime at the 48th annual ...
ajc.com/things-to-do/documentary-filmmaking-flourishes-at-48th-annual-atlanta-film-festival/4W5PI3K7SZA45DT5RJRYFZTDII/
A dish at this Chamblee restaurant showcases an ancient cooking technique : The seared tuna at Fudo in Chamblee is visually stunning and works as a shared ...
ajc.com/food-and-dining/best-atlanta-dishes-seared-tuna-at-fudo/72CQBC2M2VAI5FCS4UTCUTJCXE/
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In 1991, the Atlanta Falcons selected a quarterback from Southern Miss named Brett "Favor" 😜
(🎥 @nflfilms)
A queen, a justice and a Rose to highlight Spelman’s graduation rites: Actress Angela Bassett will give the commencement address at the historically Black ...
ajc.com/black-atlanta-culture/a-queen-a-justice-and-a-rose-to-highlight-spelmans-graduation-rites/N6YYMCH6WVCC3KCYCKMA4I7OQA/
Amid widespread delays, Atlanta’s post office customers say trust eroding : With her granddaughters’ birthdays approaching soon, Sally Mac wanted to send them ...
ajc.com/news/crime/amid-widespread-delays-atlantas-post-office-customers-say-trust-eroding/Y6MI7F5W6ZAMHCI3PPZNZU76XQ/
Full NFL Draft 2024 Rounds 2 and 3 picks: Live updates, expert analysis and grades
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Quick Glance: Vikings Secure Potential Cornerstone Contributions in J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner
- GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah acted decisively to acquire transformative players his team needed most.
- Vikings secured Drake Maye in the NFL Draft, and after a successful trade with the Jets, they selected Dallas Turner.
- Minnesota traded draft picks and anticipates receiving compensatory picks in the future from the departures of Kirk Cousins and Sheldon Richardson.
- Various turning points influenced the Vikings' decisions, ultimately leading to the selection of McCarthy and Turner, placing their hopes for the future on these players.
Urban Tree Cidery to close its tasting room after eight years: Urban Tree Cidery, Atlanta’s first craft cider company, announced it will close its tasting room ...
ajc.com/food-and-dining/urban-tree-cidery-to-close-its-tasting-room-after-eight-years/AM7KSQMTARAXZKILKXGDTSZEXI/
Paid articlePaid LOOK: Eminem takes 2024 NFL Draft stage in Detroit alongside Lions greats Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson
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