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Five takeaways from Falcons' preseason loss to Dolphins

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 9, 2024

On Friday, the Atlanta Falcons debuted their 2024 game-day uniforms in a preseason match against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Despite most starters sitting out, the Falcons faced a 20-13 loss. Here are five key takeaways from the game.

Falcons face Dolphins in first preseason game after joint practices

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 9, 2024

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Falcons will play their first preseason game on Friday night against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium following a pair of joint practices that featured competition and insights on this Atlanta squad.

Falcons prepare for preseason opener against Miami Dolphins

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 9, 2024

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Game day is upon the Atlanta Falcons for the first time in 2024.

Falcons announce player absences for first preseason game against Miami Dolphins

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 9, 2024

The Falcons have announced a group of players who are not expected to participate in Atlanta's first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium this Friday at 7 p.m.

Cherokee County registered fewer sex offenders as of Q2

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 9, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry showed a drop registered sex offender living in Cherokee County as of the second quarter of 2024 than in the previous quarter.

Michael Penix Jr.'s preseason debut shows promise despite growing pains

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 9, 2024

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – After winning the toss in their first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, the Falcons elected to receive the opening kickoff.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Bartow County in week ending Aug. 3

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bartow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Registry shows 206 sex offenders living in Cherokee County as of week ending Aug. 3

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 8, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 206 registered sex offenders were living in Cherokee County as of the week ending Aug. 3.

Registered Sex Offenders: Numbers go down in Pickens County in July

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 8, 2024

There was one less registered sex offender living in Pickens County in July compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

July: 78 registered sex offenders living in Pickens County

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 8, 2024

As of July, 78 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Pickens County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

July: 206 registered sex offenders living in Cherokee County

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 8, 2024

Cherokee County is home to 206 registered sex offenders as of July, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

1 gas station in cities throughout Bartow County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 3

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 8, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Bartow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kirk Cousins motivates Kyle Pitts by emphasizing speed and length

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 8, 2024

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – When Atlanta acquired Kirk Cousins this offseason, the national conversation naturally evolved into what the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback could coax out of a talented young group of skill players.

Falcons place WR Rondale Moore on injured list, sign former Texas punter

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 8, 2024

The Atlanta Falcons have placed wide receiver Rondale Moore on their reserve/injured list, the team announced Thursday. Moore sustained a knee injury during Wednesday's joint practice with the Miami Dolphins and was carted off the field with an air cast on his right leg.

Falcons’ tight ends build camaraderie through shared history

By NW Atlanta News | Aug 8, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons' tight ends, including Charlie Woerner, John FitzPatrick, and Ross Dwelley, have developed a close bond both on and off the field. "We like to stick together and do things together, kind of be on the same schedule and we just feed off each other," Dwelley said. "It's been a great friendship."