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Falcons trade up to get Huskies CB Desmond Trufant

11:02 PM, Apr 25, 2013

The Atlanta Falcons have traded up to select Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant in the NFL draft.

Mock NFL Draft 4.0: Who Will Go in the First 10 Picks?

12:44 PM, Apr 22, 2013

Mock draft season has hit high gear, and our latest offering could elicit extra mocking given the creativity we used to place just one offensive backfield player in the first round. We'll find out in a week if we're visionaries or just plain blind ...

Falcons' William Moore Out on Signature Bond

9:17 PM, Apr 19, 2013

Falcons safety William Moore was arrested Thursday and charged with simple battery.

Kansas City Firm Top Choice to Design NFL Stadium

10:24 AM, Apr 19, 2013

The Kansas City-based architecture firm that designed the new stadium shared by the New York Jets and Giants is the top choice to design a new stadium for the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons Release 2013 NFL Schedule

8:55 AM, Apr 19, 2013

This year, Atlanta's schedule includes five nationally televised games, including appearances on Sunday Night Football against the New England Patriots (Week 4) and at the Green Bay Packers (Week 14) on NBC. 

Falcons' Moore arrested on simple battery charge

12:53 AM, Apr 19, 2013

Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore was arrested on a simple battery charge Thursday.

5 Firms Vie for Chance to Design Falcons' Stadium

10:50 AM, Apr 17, 2013

Five architecture firms are vying for the chance to design the Atlanta Falcons' new retractable-roof stadium.

Ryan 'not too worried' about status of new deal

4:16 PM, Apr 15, 2013

Matt Ryan says he is not focusing on contract talks as he appears destined to become the NFL's next $100 million quarterback.

Falcons Release Preseason Schedule

8:09 PM, Apr 4, 2013

The Atlanta Falcons today announced their 2013 preseason schedule which includes home contests against Cincinnati on Thursday, August 8 and Jacksonville on Thursday, August 29 and road meetings at Baltimore and Tennessee, the dates of times of those games will be announced at a later date.

Falcons release veteran tackle Clabo

6:46 PM, Apr 4, 2013

The Atlanta Falcons have released starting tackle Tyson Clabo on Thursday, with the move effective after June 1.

Falcons Give Exonerated LB Banks a Second Chance

10:09 PM, Apr 3, 2013

Brian Banks has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after the former Southern Cal recruit's football dream was derailed when he was convicted of rape and kidnapping charges a decade ago.

Atlanta Native Umenyiora Wants to Win Ring at 'Home'

2:36 PM, Mar 28, 2013

"I wanted to help push this team over the proverbial edge if I can," Osi Umenyiora said during his introductory news conference Thursday at Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Ga.

NFL Draft | USA Today's Mock Draft 3.0

12:17 PM, Mar 28, 2013

The 2013 NFL draft's clock officially starts ticking April 25, though the Kansas City Chiefs have been weighing their options at No. 1 for nearly three months. Their selection, not to mention all the subsequent choices, will be further influenced as pro days occur, interviews are conducted and free agency continues to unfold over the next month. But here's our latest to stab at projecting what will happen in Round1, so mock away ...

A-Sun Basketball on the Rise

12:23 AM, Mar 26, 2013

One conference making big noise in post season play this basketball season is none other than the Atlantic Sun with its headquarters located right here in Macon.

'Falcon 4 Life': McClure Retiring After 14 Seasons

9:52 AM, Mar 25, 2013

Center Todd McClure will officially announce his retirement at a news conference Monday after spending his entire 14-year career with the Atlanta Falcons.

Atlanta City Council Approves New Falcons Stadium

8:11 PM, Mar 18, 2013

The Atlanta city council approved the issuance of bonds for a new retractable roof football stadium, all but assuring the project's completion.

Falcons Get 'B+' on Free Agency Report Card

3:41 PM, Mar 18, 2013

With all-pro TE Tony Gonzalez convinced not to retire, LT Sam Baker re-signed and the running back position upgraded with Steven Jackson, a previously intimidating offense could really frighten defenses in 2013.

Ga. Agency Votes to Move Forward With Stadium Plan

4:02 PM, Mar 15, 2013

Georgia World Congress Center Authority officials have voted to move forward with a plan to build a new $1 billion stadium in downtown Atlanta.

Falcons Sign Free Agent RB Steven Jackson

5:43 PM, Mar 14, 2013

A former St. Louis Ram, Jackson was signed to a three-year contract but the financial terms have not yet been disclosed.

Tony Gonzalez Officially Returns to the Falcons

8:42 PM, Mar 12, 2013

It's official: Tony Gonzalez will return for a 17th NFL season.

Best Fits for Top 50 NFL Free Agent Players

10:32 AM, Mar 12, 2013

NFL free agency chatter is already underway, but players with expiring contracts can't officially begin switching teams until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday (they can re-sign with their own teams at any time), by which time all 32 teams must comply with the $123 million salary cap for 2013. Who could be hitting the market?

Tony Gonzalez Likely to Return to the Falcons

8:42 AM, Mar 11, 2013

With a Super Bowl appearance still nagging him, Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is likely to return to the field.

School Bus Driver Fired over Facebook Post about Student Lunch

A metro Atlanta school district is being accused of not providing free lunches to its students in need. When one employee spoke up about it on social media, he lost his job.

9:47 AM, May 25, 2013

Returning Airman Surprises His Children at Macon Graduation

Maj. Jason Moll missed some major family milestones while serving in Afghanistan.  So with the help of a friend, he hatched a plan to make sure he didn't miss his son's and daughter's graduation.

11:08 AM, May 25, 2013

Centerville PD: No Charges Against 2 of 3 Women

Chief Sidney Andrews says Rykena Albury and Keoisha Duncan were not involved in the shoplifting that led to a 4-year-old being run over.

7:06 PM, May 24, 2013

Macon 3-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide

Jameshia Reid told officers the boy may have collapsed because he drank some of the chemicals she left around after doing her nails.

2:52 PM, May 24, 2013

Hawkinsville Family Wins Big on 'Ellen' Show, Plans Okla. Donation

Holly and Jeremy Goss, of Hawkinsville, were not just guests on the Ellen Degeneres show, but they were surprised with a home makeover and a suitcase filled with $20,000 in cash.

2:49 PM, May 24, 2013

Police: 4-Year-Old Run Over at Mall by Mother in Shoplifting Attempt

Centerville chief of police Sidney Andrews says the child was with three women who were thought to be shoplifting inside the Belk store.  When store loss prevention tried to follow the women, they ran outside and tried to leave in a car, running over the child in the process.

9:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Q&A with Girl who Scolded McDonald's CEO

USA TODAY's Bruce Horovitz sat down the girl who scolded McDonald's and its marketing to kids.

9:06 AM, May 25, 2013

Appling Principal's Brother Charged With Killing Family Members

The suspect is the brother of Steve Jones, principal of Macon's Appling Middle School. The victims are Steve Jones' parents and another brother.

9:33 AM, May 24, 2013

New Boating Safety Laws on the Lakes for Memorial Day

Vacationers will pack the lakes this holiday weekend, and boaters should keep some new rules in mind.

10:47 AM, May 25, 2013

Five Things to Know Before Cutting Cable

Netflix has been a major player on the entertainment landscape for the last few years, streaming TV shows and movies you want on computers, mobile gadgets or TV.

1:04 PM, May 24, 2013

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