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Atlanta Falcons 2016 Schedule Released by NFL

The Atlanta Falcons will face the Super Bowl champions and the Super Bowl runner-ups twice before wrapping up their final regular season at the Georgia Dome in a New Year's Day tilt with the arch-rival New Orleans Saints. The NFL has released its 2016 schedule for the Falcons and other teams. >>> Read more.

Lilburn Man Convicted of Assaulting Man He Called 'Muslim Terrorist'

A Lilburn man who attacked his neighbor and called him a "Muslim terrorist" has been found guilty of assault. Joseph Brent Harvill, 53, was convicted of assaulting a native of Bosnia who lives next to Harvill's parents' home, where Harvill reportedly lives in the basement. >>> Read more.

Peachtree Corners Apartment Fire Was Arson: Investigators

Investigators are trying to determine who intentionally set a fire in a single apartment unit in Peachtree Corners. Firefighters entered the apartment where the fire was reported and discovered smoke, but the fire was already out. "We are fortunate that the fire snuffed itself out before it had a chance to fully develop and spread any further," said Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services Capt. Tommy Rutledge. >>> Read more.

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