Category Archives: Falcons in the Community

Biermann “Dancing with the Stars”

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 12, 2010
Defensive end Kroy Biermann made headlines in 2009 for his kicking ability. Now he’s looking to do the same on the dance floor. Biermann will be raising money for the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in a “Dancing with the Stars” event at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Foundry at Puritan Mill. The official name is “Dancing [...]
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Falcons Staffers Support Community

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 30, 2010
The entire Falcons staff — including coaches, front office executives and support personnel — joined others from the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses and traveled to Gainesville Friday to volunteer at two locations in need of some renovation and improvements. A total of 165 employees participated in the second annual All Associates Community Day, spending the morning [...]
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Return to the Community

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 29, 2010
Falcons and Blank Foundation staffers from coach to accountant will hit the community Friday for the second annual All Associates Community Day. This blogger included. FOLLOW THE ACTION ON TWITTER Starting around 7:45 a.m. in Flowery Branch all employees of the Blank Family of Business will gather and spread out around the town to serve various programs. Last [...]
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A Coach Gathering

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 16, 2010
Head Coach Mike Smith welcomed high school coaches from around the region to Flowery Branch Friday evening for a special coach’s clinic, including dinner and instruction from the Falcons staff. Members of the Georgia, Georgia Tech and Georgia State staff were also in attendance and shared knowledge. Smith recruited the Atlanta area as a college coach [...]
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Snelling Offers Special Address

By J. Michael Moore | Published: February 3, 2010
Falcons running back Jason Snelling was 15 when he was diagnosed with epilepsy. The first seizure came one morning before school. His brother couldn’t get him out of bed and, at first, thought Jason was finding a way to get out of class. Snelling woke up in a hospital. “It was a lot of worry and anxiety wondering [...]
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Community Update: A Holiday Tradition

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 10, 2009
“Shop with a Jock” events are common in the NFL during the holiday season but, like his larger-than-life persona on the field, tight end Tony Gonzalez takes his event to another level. The Pro Bowler took 50 children from the Atlanta Union Mission shopping at the Cumming Wal-Mart Monday Monday evening, offering the entire store for [...]
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Some Community Recognition

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 24, 2009
Late last week the Falcons announced wide receiver Brian Finneran as the team’s nominee for the 2009 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award — one of the top honors for NFL players who work tirelessly on the field and in the community. Finneran is in his 10th NFL season, his second after missing back-to-back years [...]
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Recognizing a Special Sunday

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 18, 2009
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the NFL is helping educate its fan base by allowing teams and players to add pink to the color palet. Tonight at the Dome, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Roddy White will wear pink cleats. White and several other Falcons will also wear pink gloves. There will [...]
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Two Ways to Help

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 16, 2009
Kickoff isn’t the only reason to get to the game early. Many times at the Georgia Dome collections will be made at gates to help a cause. This week’s game features two chances to donate for causes that directly affect the community. The Falcons are partnering with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta to collect monetary donations [...]
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Finding Familiar Territory

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 6, 2009
There was no question Thomas Johnson was having a good time. The smile on the Falcons defensive tackle’s face stretched from ear to ear at Sandy Springs Middle School, his body losing control to the rhythm of the music pumping into the gymnasium. It may seem awkward — a 305-pound man doing step aerobics — but Johnson [...]
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