Falcons running back Todd Gurley is very familiar with the opponent for the regular-season opener.

The Falcons claimed offensive tackle Timon Parris off waivers Sunday and released tackle John Wetzel.

Adam Jahn, a player Atlanta United supporters have beaten up on social media most of this season, came good on Saturday by scoring the game-tying goal against Orlando at Exploria Stadium. It was his first for the team.

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson (@DougRobersonAJC) of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and guest Jason Longshore (@Longshoe) of SoccerDownHere.net discuss Atlanta United’s 1-1 draw with Orlando on Saturday at Exploria Stadium.

Twenty-five of the 80 top-10 teams in the preseason rankings, including No. 1 Warner Robins of Class 5A, lost their opening games last week, setting off a reshuffle as the high school football season enters week two.

If Atlanta United goes on to compete for the MLS Cup, the season’s only remaining trophy, it may look back at Sept. 5 as the turning point.

Georgia on Sunday reached more than 6,000 reported deaths from the coronavirus pandemic as officials urged people to take health precautions over the Labor Day weekend.

Georgia on Sunday reached more than 6,000 reported deaths from the coronavirus pandemic as officials urged people to take health precautions over the Labor Day weekend.

MARIETTA — Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren spent time in the hospital this week for dehydration, a spokesman told the Cobb GOP on Saturday morning.