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Flashback photos: The Atlanta Falcons in the 1960s
The Atlanta Falcons came into existence in June 1965, when commissioner Pete Rozelle made the team the 15th NFL franchise. The team began pre-season play in August 1966. Here’s a look back at those first few seasons.
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Norb Hecker became the first coach of the Atlanta Falcons when the franchise came to Atlanta in 1966. (Marion Crowe/Staff/Undated)
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'No body' homicide cases in Georgia
A look at some of the Georgia homicide cases that have gone to trial despite investigators not finding a body.
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PHOTOS: Falcons work overtime in Germany before losing
The Falcons lose to the Indianapolis Colts, 31-25, at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.
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Photos: Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Midtown Atlanta
The 44th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade took place in Midtown on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The Theme for this year's event was "Honoring Women in Uniform."
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PHOTOS: Georgia football beats Mississippi State
The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 41-21, in Starkville, Miss. on Nov. 8, 2025.
