Monday, July 20, 2 p.m. Ludacris rocks the mic as Atlanta celebrates World Cup final Days after the nearly two decades old pictures of Lionel Messi bathing a young Lamine Yamal went viral, the two superstars faced off in Sunday’s World Cup finals at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. While many Atlanta fans who gathered […]
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Atlanta Haitians Connected and Celebrated Historic World Cup Run
Less than 2 miles up the road from where the Haitian national team stepped onto the field for its final match of the 2026 World Cup, hundreds of Haitian Americans gathered to cheer on their team. Before the game against Morocco even kicked off Wednesday, Haiti knew this would be their last game of the […]
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African Nations Make World Cup History as Atlanta Fans Rally Behind Them
Morocco made history as the first African country to reach the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This summer, 10 countries are represented. Algeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Senegal, Tunisia, and South Africa are competing against 38 other countries for the $50 million prize. Tuesday, […]
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As Fans Celebrate the World Cup in Atlanta, Racism Remains a Challenge for the Sport
Being a host city for the World Cup means welcoming soccer teams from all over the globe and appreciating other countries’ cultures. It can also be a moment where racial conflict and culture clashes arise as the sport itself has a history of racism against Black players. On Monday, World Cup video review analyst Shaun […]
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Ahead of World Cup, Fulton County Will Stop Jailing People Accused of Low-Level Crimes
With just over two weeks until Atlanta hosts its first FIFA World Cup match, Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat has announced a new policy that could drastically decrease the number of people incarcerated at the city jail. On Tuesday, Labat issued an official order that people arrested for most misdemeanor offenses can no longer be […]
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Your Guide to World Cup Watch Parties and Festivals in Atlanta
Atlanta is gearing up to host matches for the 2026 World Cup, and even if you don’t have tickets to the games, you can still join in on the fun at fan festivals, watch parties, and other cultural events across the city. The World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19, and Atlanta […]
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The Black Mecca’s Climate Plan Is Costing Black Atlanta Residents Their Homes
This is the first story in a series on “climate gentrification” in Black neighborhoods. Support for this series was provided by The Neal Peirce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism on ways to make cities and their larger regions work better for all people. ATLANTA — By the time Atlanta hosts a World Cup […]
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From the World Cup to the Governor’s Race, How 2026 Will Test Black Atlanta’s Future
There’s never a dull moment in Atlanta or Georgia politics, and that reality definitely isn’t changing in 2026: The following is a breakdown of key questions as we head into 2026: Will FIFA World Cup be a boon or bust for Black Atlanta? The most high-profile stage for the world’s most popular sport is expected […]
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What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Free Pools in a Heat Wave
Top of the morning! Happy Friday! We hope y’all find ways to stay cool in this heat for the Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend. Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: More […]
