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The Atlanta Falcons will play 17 regular-season games in 2021, including eight home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Atlanta Falcons will play 17 regular-season games in 2021, including eight home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Todd Kirkland | Getty Images)

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

NFL Schedule Released: See Key Falcons Games In 2021

The Atlanta Falcons will play 17 regular-season games in 2021, including eight home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Georgia Graduates Look Forward After Pandemic Upended Senior Year

"I've been working on my senior seminar, but I've been having writer's block," the Alpharetta native said.

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4 Deadly Shootings In 4 Hours Punctuate Violent Atlanta Weekend

Police investigate pre-dawn violence Monday that left four dead in four separate shooting incidents all taking place within four hours.

Tax Day Atlanta 2021: Only One Post Office Is Open Until Midnight

Mailing your tax return and running late? Only one post office in the metro Atlanta area is open until midnight, ensuring a May 17 postmark.

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