Listen: Falcons win big NFC South opener over Panthers

The Falcons won the first season-opener at home since 2015 with a 24-10 win over Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

The Falcons had a big game from Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III, who had two interceptions, a forced fumbled and 10 tackles to pace the defense. His turnovers directly led to 17-0 and helped propel the Falcons to a 1-0 mark. The franchise had not been .500 mark since the end of the 2017 season.

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A quick look at the candidates the Falcons bypassed for head coach in 2024

“Winning is our job. That’s just what it is," Falcons coach Raheem Morris says. Here's a look at the 13 coaches who, with Morris, were candidates for the Falcons job in 2024.

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Falcons’ Kirk Cousins climbs the charts while trying to get some wins

Cousins is fourth on the active players list for touchdown passes at 291, behind Aaron Rodgers (522), Matthew Stafford (409) and Russell Wilson (353).

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Atlanta opens door on first modular rapid-housing for homeless residents

The first-of-its-kind development, Waterworks Village, overlooks the nearby reservoir. It's part of Mayor Andre Dickens' initiative to build 500 units of for the unhoused.

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Local GOP sees ‘danger’ in a chaotic race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican leaders in Georgia's 14th Congressional District worry a crowded field in a special election could give Democrats a chance to win.

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Two centennials, one story: Delta and the Atlanta airport

Delta Air Lines and Hartsfield-Jackson both turn 100 this year, and you can’t tell the story of one without the other.