Atlanta Hawks: Franchise legend Dominique Wilkins turns 59

Atlanta Hawks legend and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins celebrates his 59th birthday Jan. 12.

Wilkins’ 23,292 points are the most in Hawks’ franchise history and his career total of 26,668 lands 13th on the all-time scoring list.

Wilkins, nicknamed The Human Highlight Film, was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2006 and has had his statue outside of the franchise’s home facility (now State Farm Arena) since 2015.

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Porsche, trips and more: Feds say former Hawks finance exec embezzled nearly $4M

The Hawks’ former senior vice president of financial planning and analysis allegedly spent years stealing money from the organization.

Hawks leaning on each other as they navigate Trae Young’s absence

The Hawks had a day of practice after struggling to generate offense against the Cavaliers on Sunday. That practice paid off Tuesday night when they downed the Magic 127-112.

Hawks’ Risacher adds name to franchise record books in win over Magic

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Hawks leaning on each other as they navigate Trae Young’s absence

Hawks’ Risacher adds name to franchise record books in win over Magic

Porsche, trips and more: Feds say former Hawks finance exec embezzled nearly $4M

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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

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Hawks legend, Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins turns 59

Porsche, trips and more: Feds say former Hawks finance exec embezzled nearly $4M

Hawks leaning on each other as they navigate Trae Young’s absence

Hawks’ Risacher adds name to franchise record books in win over Magic

Hawks leaning on each other as they navigate Trae Young’s absence

Hawks’ Risacher adds name to franchise record books in win over Magic

Porsche, trips and more: Feds say former Hawks finance exec embezzled nearly $4M

Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend