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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns Sunday after 16-day dry stretch

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After more than two weeks without rain, moisture is finally moving back into the forecast. Sunday marks a First Alert Weather Day as showers sweep through the region, bringing our first significant rainfall since October 11th.What to Expect This WeekThrough...

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No. 2 Duke aims to stay on top in an ACC men's race featuring No. 9 Virginia, No. 11 Louisville

Second-ranked Duke is favored to win an Atlantic Coast Conference race featuring No. 9 Virginia, No. 11 Louisville and No. 14 Miami. The Blue Devils have won the league in three of Jon Scheyer's four seasons as coach. That has…

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Nike, OutKast team up for Georgia-Florida game in Atlanta

Nike has teamed up with Atlanta’s OutKast and Class Trip for a collection celebrating the Georgia-Florida game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The merchandise sold out online but will be available at the stadium during Saturday’s game.

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Flu Season Is Here: 3 Steps to Take Now

(NAPSI)—Influenza (flu) is nothing to sneeze at. It’s a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. There are two main types of flu virus: A and B.

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Dream star Angel Reese, coach Karl Smesko frustrated with fouling by Golden State in WNBA Finals

Angel Reese is plenty accustomed to physical play, yet these WNBA Finals are at a different level even for the do-everything Atlanta Dream star. Reese managed only eight shots and was held to seven points to go with 15 rebounds…

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Kiah Stokes' big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title

Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots, Veronica Burton added 13 points and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of a championship in their second season, beating the Atlanta Dream 64-55…

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Atlanta Dream facing Valkyries in WNBA Finals Game 5

After a loss over the weekend, the Atlanta Dream are trying to take back their lead in the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.

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Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot

The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled…

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