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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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Photos: Atlanta Dream introduce franchise's newest players
Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough met the media Tuesday as members of the Atlanta Dream.
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PHOTOS: Funeral for homeless man killed when encampment cleared
Atlanta police are investigating Cornelius Taylor’s death at an encampment in the 300 block of Old Wheat Street, near the Downtown Connector and the King Center.
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Photos: Grammy Awards red carpet shows stars with style
The 2025 Grammy Awards are recognizing some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in music.
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Photos: Atlanta protesters turn out against stepped-up arrests by immigration agents
About 1,000 protesters on Saturday gathered along Buford Highway, the immigrant hub of metro Atlanta, to call for an end to the targeted operations by immigration agents that ...