NFC South

Falcons, Atlanta United will require COVID vaccinations for employees

Arthur Blank's Atlanta-based businesses, including the Falcons and Atlanta United, will require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 1, according to a new company policy. Full-time and regular part-time employees will have to show proof of vaccination as a condition of employment unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, the company said. New hires will be required to show proof of vaccination during the hiring process. The policy doesn't cover Falcons and Atlanta United players, who instead fall under NFL and MLS guidelines that strongly encourage and incentivize …