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Good deed by Falcons’ Freeman makes way to social media

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – Falcons running back Devonta Freeman says it was “motivation to me” when he was walking in his neighborhood this week and saw 82-year-old Eleanor Szendel struggling to empty the bag on her lawn mower. Freeman stopped to offer his help and says he also offered to cut her grass in the future. Szendel’s grandchildren attended…

Atlanta Falcons Owner Opposes Georgia’s Religious Exemption Bill

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ATLANTA (AP) – Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is opposing a bill approved by the Georgia Legislature that protects opponents of same-sex marriage, a measure that could impact Atlanta’s bid to host the Super Bowl. Blank’s statement Friday makes him the latest business leader to express concern that the religious exemptions bill could lead to discrimination against gay, lesbian and…