Falcons are 100% vaccinated from COVID-19

The Falcons became the first NFL team to report being 100% vaccinated for COVID-19 on Monday.

Arthur Blank’s Atlanta-based businesses, including the Falcons and Atlanta United, will require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 1, according to a new company policy.

The Falcons reached a 92% vaccination rate on July 23.

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Falcons’ Arthur Blank testified in NFLPA’s anti-collusion grievance

The grievance claimed NFL owners colluded to deny certain players guaranteed compensation in violation of the anti-collusion article in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Dispatch: Otis Redding statue, in new spot, conjures up famous tune

A lifelike statue of Otis Redding "sittin' on the dock" has resurfaced in the soul-singing legend's hometown Macon, Georgia. Surrounded by cars and concrete - and some water.