{
  "id": 16890047,
  "title": "Atlanta mayor asks employers, educators to excuse those cheering for Atlanta Dream during Game 6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/atlanta-mayor-asks-employers-educators-to-excuse-those-cheering-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T11:23:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/atlanta-mayor-asks-employers-educators-234017321.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Dream face elimination in the WNBA Finals Game 6 on Thursday, with the 12:30 p.m. game drawing criticism from those who will be working during the afternoon. To address this, Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta is requesting employers and educators to offer \"a little grace\" ahead of the match at State Farm Arena.\n\nIn a social media post, the mayor encouraged people to allow themselves to \"be excited for our home team,\" whether they are attending the game or watching it on their devices. Dickens compared Atlanta to a group project, emphasizing that every individual has a role to play and that support for the team is crucial for the Dream's chance at winning the WNBA Championship.\n\nHe urged the community to \"be the supportive leaders we know you are,\" embracing the excitement of the historic moment and showing their backing for Atlanta.",
  "summary": "He compared Atlanta to a group project, saying every person has a role to play and support for the dream is vital in helping the Dream secure the WNBA Championship win.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}