Photos: Mercedes-Benz roof open for Atlanta United victory

The retractable roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium was open Saturday as Atlanta United defeated Philadelphia 3-1 in a MLS match.

Click through a photo gallery (above) from the AJC's Curtis Compton.

The roof was open for a Falcons game Sept. 17 and an Atlanta United game Oct. 22, but otherwise it has been closed for events in the $1.5 billion-plus stadium. Once automation work is completed, officials with the teams and stadium have said they will routinely determine whether the roof will be open or closed for Falcons and Atlanta United games based on weather conditions and the comfort and safety of attendees.

To grow athletic funds in NIL era, Georgia Southern gets creative — and country

Georgia Southern is hosting county music concerts and other special events to bolster its pot of player compensation funds and to attract and expand donors.

UAB pushes ahead after 2 players stabbed hours before kickoff

The Blazers, coached by Atlanta's Alex Mortensen, opted to go ahead with their game against South Florida just hours after a stabbing incident at the team's football facility.

Georgia State losing streak reaches eight

Georgia State lost its eighth game in a row to Troy, 31-19. The Panthers trailed by five points midway through the fourth quarter, but couldn't get closer.

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Analysts warn Georgia Power bills will rise if PSC approves data center buildout

Analysts are warning Georgia Power's residential customers could see monthly bills jump $20 or more if state regulators approve the company's planned data center expansion.

GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game

The Gainesville-Brunswick game was discontinued with 1:57 left in the third quarter when the fight began. Gainesville was leading 42-0.

Here’s when metro Atlanta interstates will be busiest this holiday week

Experts say more than 2 million Peach State residents will travel by car for Thanksgiving.