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Meet the Falcons cheerleaders: Dana

Falcons cheerleader Dana is in her fourth year with the squad. (Curtis Compton / AJC)
Falcons cheerleader Dana is in her fourth year with the squad. (Curtis Compton / AJC)
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Oct 27, 2015

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This is the fourth in a series introducing you to the members of the Atlanta Falcons' cheerleading squad.

Name: Dana

Falcons cheerleader Dana is in her fourth year with the squad. (Curtis Compton / AJC)
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Occupation: I'm a CPA/audit manager

Education: University of Georgia. I have an undergraduate degree in business and a master's in accounting.

Favorite Falcons moment: My rookie season when we hosted the playoffs and we beat the Seattle Seahawks at the last minute.

How long have you been a Falcons cheerleader: This is my fourth season.

Coolest part of being a cheerleader: The best part of being a cheerleader is definitely my teammates. They are super inspirational and supportive. I just love doing life with them and getting to know them. I love being surrounded by such awesome girls.

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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