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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons' preseason has seen notable developments.

Falcons extend A.J.Terrel contract through the 2028 season

The Atlanta Falcons officially announced Thursday they extended cornerback A.J. Terrell's contract through the 2028 season.

Jaguars vs Falcons final preseason game details announced

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons will host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for their final preseason game on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.

A.J. Terrell extends contract with Atlanta Falcons through the 2028 season

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell's contract has been extended through the 2028 season, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Tina Charles moves to second place on WNBA all-time scoring list

Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles moved to second place on the WNBA’s All-Time Leading Scoring list during Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury. Charles passed forward Tina Thompson with a three-pointer in the fourth quarter.

1 gas station in cities throughout Pickens County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 10

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pickens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Falcons scrimmage offers insights ahead of final preseason game

The Atlanta Falcons conducted a scrimmage on Wednesday, providing a comprehensive look at the team before their final preseason game. The first-team offense faced the second-team defense for most of the session, consistent with previous practices. Head coach Raheem Morris referred to the final series as "mamba period," where starters competed directly.

Falcons' supporting cast shines during pre-season scrimmage

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — With the 2024 season on the horizon, the Falcons held a full-team scrimmage for nearly the entirety of Wednesday's practice, the second-to-last of the preseason.

Atlanta Dream aim for new attendance record against Indiana Fever

The Atlanta Dream will face the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena on August 26, aiming to surpass the attendance record set during their previous matchup. The first game saw a sold-out crowd of 17,575, marking the highest attendance for a WNBA game in Georgia.

Falcons approach final roster cuts after two preseason games

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – With two preseason games completed and one remaining, the Atlanta Falcons are approaching the NFL's roster deadline on Aug. 27. Head coach Raheem Morris opted to rest many players in the recent game against Baltimore, a strategy likely to continue in the preseason finale against Jacksonville. An intrasquad scrimmage scheduled for Wednesday may influence final roster decisions.

Loudermilk and Grassley demand answers from Mayorkas over DHS interference

Washington D.C. (August 20, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration's Oversight Subcommittee, and Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent letters to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers about DHS interference in the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations. The interference was detailed in the DHS OIG's report entitled "United States Secret Service Preparation for and Response to the Events of January 6, 2021," which was...

Kirk Cousins’ punk-rock playlist sparks social media buzz

Kirk Cousins celebrated his 36th birthday on Monday. As a gift, the Falcons allowed their new quarterback to pick the practice playlist. It featured several notable millennial punk-rock hits.

Falcons release final depth chart ahead of 53-man roster deadline

The Falcons have released their final depth chart of the preseason, marking the last update before Atlanta must meet the league's 53-man roster requirement on August 27.

1 gas station in cities throughout Bartow County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 10