1. Falcons looking to rebound after first loss
Following a tough loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta team returns to practice on Monday. First-year coach Dan Quinn says the key issue is addressing the turnovers. The team is also hoping that injured players Julio Jones, Justin Durant and Mike Person have recovered. Read more.
Eighteen months after vacating its longtime home during the construction of the new Falcons $1.4-billion stadium, the 153-year-old historic church, which was founded by freed slaves and the birthplace of Spelman College, broke ground on its new home Sunday. Read more.
3. Opinion: How about a Confederate memorial that tells the truth?
From Bill Torpy's column: "Since Stone Mountain is a Confederate monument, it ought to properly reflect the Lost Cause. And by Lost Cause, I mean the delusional rebellion that got ground into the dust." Read more.
4. Mariota set to have MRI, status for Falcons' game unclear
Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota is set to have an MRI after a possible knee injury ignited from Titans' 38-10 loss to the Dolphins. The Falcons are set to face the Tennessee Titans Sunday in Nashville. Read more.
5. 8-year-old girl killed in accidental Paulding County shooting
According to the Paulding County Sherriff's Office, the victim was shot once in the head by a stray bullet and died while being transported to WellStar Paulding Hospital. Authorities believe the Saturday evening shooting was an accident. Read more.
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