Atlanta, GA
Kirk Cousins has worn out his welcome with Atlanta Falcons fans
Fans on social media call for Falcons to trade veteran QB Kirk Cousins
When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year $180 million contract last offseason, it appeared to be a match made in heaven. Midway through the 2024 season, Cousins had the Falcons sitting atop the NFC South with a 6-3 record, but it all came crashing down.
The team lost four straight games and barely beat the Las Vegas Raiders before head coach Raheem Morris benched Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. On Friday, it was reported that Cousins met with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank to discuss his desire to start for a different NFL team next season.
The Falcons have nothing to gain by releasing Cousins, and there’s no reason to prioritize the quarterback’s desires over the future of the team. The 36-year-old will likely walk away with over $100 million for just 14 games of work in Atlanta.
Falcons fans on social media are tired of Cousins never being held accountable. Whether he’s getting the team in trouble for tampering, lying about the severity of his injuries, or taking questionable photographs, this fan base has had enough.
Falcons fans go off on Kirk Cousins, want QB traded:
Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White exchange breakdown
USAT’s Meghan Hall breaks down the recent exchange between Fever star Caitlin Clark and HC Stephanie White during their loss against the Portland Fire.
Sports Seriously
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever continued their 2026 WNBA regular season with a 83-71 win against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, June 4.
Clark, a former Iowa women’s basketball star, and the Fever are 5-4 after the first nine games of the regular season.
Here’s a look at how Clark fared in Thursday’s game in Atlanta:
Caitlin Clark stats today in Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream
- Minutes: 31
- Points: 17
- Rebounds: 7
- Assists: 8
- Blocks: 1
- Steals: 0
- Turnovers: 3
- Fouls: 4
- FG shooting: 6-for-17
- 3-point shooting: 2-for-8
- Free throws: 3-for-4
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever upcoming games
- June 6: at New York Liberty, 7 p.m. CT, CBS
- June 8: at Washington Mystics, 6 p.m. CT, Peacock and NBC Sports Network
- June 11: vs Chicago Sky, 6 p.m. CT, Prime
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Metro Atlanta, clear your calendars and get your First Alert Traffic alerts ready: Interstate 285 is about to disappear for the weekend — again.
The Ga. Dept. of Transportation (GDOT) plans to completely shut down both directions of I-285 on the Westside between SR 139/MLK Jr. Drive (Exit 9) and Cascade Road (Exit 7) for a full weekend of work tied to the massive I-285 Westside rebuild.
This is the second of multiple full closures for the I-285 rebuild.
When it happens
- Start: 7 p.m. Friday, June 5
- End: 5 a.m. Monday, June 8
Translation: If you normally “just hop on 285 real quick,” you won’t.
Why is I-285 closing
GDOT says crews need the uninterrupted time to keep the project on schedule, doing work like milling/grinding pavement and prepping for slab repair and replacement. The broader project covers about 10 miles, costs $206 million, and is slated to wrap in 2028.
The ripple effect: traffic won’t stay contained
GDOT warns the closure could trigger region-wide slowdowns, with congestion expected on:
- I-20
- I-75/I-85
- SR 166 (Langford Parkway)
- Local roads across southwest Atlanta/Fulton County
Detours (aka: the official “good luck” routes)
- Southbound I-285: Exit to I-20 (exit 10A) to I-75/I-85 southbound
- Northbound/westbound I-285: Exit to SR 166/Langford Parkway (exit 5)
One big wildcard
Weather. If conditions aren’t safe or workable, GDOT says the schedule could change.
Past stories
- I-285 closure slows traffic, hurts businesses along Cascade Road in Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
As FIFA World Cup nears, some MARTA riders raise safety concerns after recent attacks on transit system
Multiple recent attacks on MARTA have some riders questioning how safe they will feel using Atlanta’s public transit system as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup.
The tournament is expected to bring an unprecedented influx of travelers to metro Atlanta, putting additional attention on MARTA’s ability to safely move residents and visitors throughout the region.
Many Atlantans rely on MARTA every day as their primary mode of transportation.
“I ride the system every day to go to work and other places,” MARTA rider Joshua Hudson told CBS News Atlanta.
“It is kind of unsafe on the weekends, but weekdays it’s pretty fine,” rider Kimiya Sawanat said.
Concerns about transit safety intensified after a woman was fatally stabbed aboard a MARTA train on May 30. The attack prompted some riders to question what additional steps MARTA can take to prevent violence, particularly as the city prepares for major international events.
Several riders told CBS News Atlanta they would like to see more police officers stationed throughout the system, especially at high-traffic stations. While they acknowledged concerns about safety, many said they believe MARTA can strengthen its security strategies ahead of the World Cup.
“We have been on the trains when the Braves play, and it is packed, but this is going to be a different level. It is almost like the Olympics all over again,” Hudson said.
MARTA officials said the agency plans to enhance security during the World Cup by utilizing its Emergency Response Center, deploying its mobile command vehicle and increasing officer presence at stations. MARTA also expects support from law enforcement agencies across the region.
“I’m concerned but not worried,” Hudson said. “I think it will be a good time, but we just have to do public safety.”
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