ATLANTA (AP) – As he awaits word on Atlanta’s bid for to host a Super Bowl, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says construction of the team’s new Mercedes-Benz Stadium is on schedule to open in June, 2017. NFL owners will choose next week between Atlanta and other cities competing to host Super Bowls in 2019, 2020 and 2021. No city…
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 (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…
