Former Hawk Jason Collins tests positive for coronavirus

Former Hawk Jason Collins revealed Tuesday on Twitter that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Collins spent three seasons with the Hawks (2009-12) and played for five other teams during his 13-year NBA career. Collins became the first openly gay male athlete playing in a major team sport when he revealed his orientation in 2013, his next-to-last NBA season.

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Revisiting the 5 keys to the Hawks’ season

Atlanta has played through the grind of an NBA travel schedule, posting one of the best road records, but the Hawks still have a lot to work through.

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher keeps working through season bumps

Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher has had plenty of bumps. Risacher’s teammates and coaches have all the confidence that he will break out his slump.

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Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s editorial board he is focused on project delivery, which he said is key to winning back public trust.

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Why Midtown’s holiday lights display is a little less vibrant this year

Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.