1. No offense: The Falcons sputtered when it counted
We can't say that the Atlanta Falcons have been unlucky. On the contrary, this marked their fourth (of 10) games against a backup quarterback. But the Falcons lost 24-21 after leading 21-7. They're 6-4 after starting 5-0. Ouch. Read more.
Read more about what the Falcons had to say after their 24-21 loss.
2. Fulton pays more to lure top teachers to neediest schools
No system in Georgia offers such pay bumps tied to merit to induce the best teachers to work in the neediest schools. No other besides Fulton County's new pilot program, that is. The first-of-its kind program rolled out this fall that significantly changes how educators are paid in Georgia's fourth-largest school system. Read more.
3. Paralyzed Southern player opening up about ordeal
The Southern player who fell paralyzed in the Sept. 26 game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens is opening up about his journey. Instead of becoming embittered about the team that injured him, Gales has become a big fan. Read more.
4. One-time FBI mole claims retaliation by DeKalb
Contractor Alessandro Salvo jumped into a wet mess to help DeKalb County fix a huge water spill. But, he says, no good deed goes unpunished. Nearly four months later, the CEO of GS Construction still hasn't been paid nearly half of the $53,000 he says he is owed. Read the latest from Bill Torpy here.
5. Wow. UGA needs OT to beat Georgia Southern
The Bulldogs wound up throwing three dinky passes and settling for overtime. Against Georgia Southern. At Sanford Stadium. On Senior Night. Read more.
