Gavin Godfrey
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Gavin Godfrey is a senior reporter and podcast executive producer. He's an award-winning writer and editor from Atlanta who's covered everything from OutKast to the water boys. Before joining the AJC, Gavin was the editor for Capital B Atlanta. He also held editorial leadership roles with Creative Loafing, Canopy Atlanta, and CNN. His freelance work has appeared in NPR, Complex, The Fader, and Vice.
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Flags from Spain and Cape Verde are displayed on the field during the teams’ presentation before the first World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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