The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to bad calls made by officials. Some of these calls can decide a game if missed. There were two calls this Sunday that would have shifted the game script if called correctly.
George Pickens made a diving catch with 3 minutes 44 seconds remaining in the 3rd quarter. Viewers could see that A.J. Terrell tried to touch Pickens down and missed, in which George Pickens got up and ran for around 10 yards more. The referees, however, missed the call and claimed that Pickens was marked down back at the Atlanta 28-yard line.
The referees’ presence was also felt on the defensive side of the ball. With 38 seconds remaining in the 1st half of the game, T.J. Watt spectacularly timed the Atlanta Falcons snap and strip-sacked Kirk Cousins, which should have resulted in a turnover for the Steelers. The referees, however, labeled this impressive feat of timing and patience an offsides penalty. The very next play, Kirk Cousins hit tight end Kyle Pitts for a touchdown.
The Steelers should not put themselves in positions where non-reviewable calls like these can decide the game. As close as the Steelers win their games, the officials are bound to make or break a contest, one way or another.
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Steelers beat the Falcons and the Refs today. Very impressive.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – DeKalb County police are investigating after a man was shot while he was sitting in his car on Sunday.
Around 2:45 p.m., officers responded to Wesley Chapel Square in the 2300 block of Wesley Chapel Road for a report of someone shot. Upon arrival, officers found a man with minor injuries from a shooting, and he was taken to the hospital.
The man said he was sitting in his car when another car pulled up and shot him.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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Anyone with information can send an anonymous tip through the free DeKalb County PD (Tip411) app or by texting “DKPD” to 847411, followed by the tip.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Steady to locally heavy showers are possible late Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. Dry and increasingly warm weather moves in next week.
This morning is starting generally dry with a few sprinkles over far northwest Georgia. Clouds will steadily thicken up through the day with rain pushing in closer to 3 PM. Rain should become steadier with pockets of heavy rain developing between 3-6 PM and lasting into the evening.
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Rain should taper off by midnight, leaving the chance for patchy dense fog to form closer to daybreak. If any dense fog develops, it will likely last through 8 AM before quickly clearing.
Expect a mostly sunny and dry week ahead. Small rain chances could return Friday – Sunday.
The Georgia World Congress Center has officially transformed into a gamer’s paradise this weekend as DreamHack Atlanta kicks off its 2025 festival — one of the largest gaming events in the country.
More than 40,000 gamers, fans, and esports enthusiasts are expected to fill the halls for three days of tournaments, interactive exhibits, and nonstop gaming energy. From E-A Sports competitions to Clash of Clans showdowns, DreamHack is drawing players from around the globe — each hoping to level up their skills and, for some, their bank accounts.
A DreamHack attendee plays a video game.
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Global gamers, local excitement
Among the competitors is Rodrigo Oli, who traveled from Mexico City to take part in the E-A Sports FIFA tournament. After scoring a last-minute goal to advance to the next round, Oli says the stakes couldn’t be higher.
“Tomorrow, we’ll compete for a chance to win and play on the biggest stage,” Oli said. “I want to win the whole thing — it can be life-changing.”
Oli is one of roughly 300 competitive gamers battling for a share of $6.6 million in total prize money this weekend — with games like EA Soccer, EA Football, and Clash of Clans headlining the competition.
Rodrigo Oli, an attendant of the 2025 DreamHack event, shows CBS Atlanta some behind-the-scenes action of his game.
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Clash of clans championship brings global teams to Atlanta
For 20-year-old Max Dearmey, a junior engineering major at North Carolina State University, the festival is more than just gaming — it’s a global stage.
“We won our first match today,” Dearmey said. “The top eight teams from around the world made it here after a year of qualifiers.”
Winners in the Clash of Clans tournament will take home $60,000 — and for Dearmey, whose family traveled to Atlanta to watch him play, the event is as much about community as it is competition.
Beyond the competition: A gamer’s wonderland
Even for those not competing, DreamHack is a chance to explore everything gaming has to offer — from free-to-play zones and virtual reality experiences to live music and cosplay showcases.
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CBS Atlanta’s Leondra Head even jumped in on the fun, testing out a VR headset and saying, “This is beautiful — it’s like a mountain.”
CBS Atlanta’s Leondra Head gives virtual reality a try at DreamHack.
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As DreamHack continues through Sunday, organizers say the event celebrates the spirit of gaming — bringing together players of all ages and skill levels to share in the excitement, creativity, and community that define the modern gaming world.
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📍 Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
