Parting Shots

Braves’s Vision

The Atlanta Braves recently released a new set of colorful renderings of the new stadium complex in Cobb County. At right, the stadium glows in the background while the mixeduse entertainment complex that will surround it looks busy. The stadium is set to open for the 2017 season.

Council honors former Falcon

Atlanta City Councilmember Michael Bond honored former Atlanta Falcon defense player Claude Humphrey with a reception and proclamation at City Hall for his outstanding community service. Humphrey earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in his first season in 1968. During his 10 years with the Falcons, Humphrey received first or second-team All-NFL or All-Pro honors eight times. He was also named first or second-team All-NFC seven times and was selected to play in six Pro Bowls, tying a Falcons club record. Humphrey is the Falcons all-time leader in sacks with 94.5.

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