Why Atlanta’s soccer boom before the World Cup is personal for Arthur Blank
From youth leagues to the World Cup stage, the Blanks’ soccer story helped shape Atlanta’s global moment. Arthur Blank and his son Josh reflect on how a childhood passion for soccer sparked something bigger — from Josh captaining at Elon University to fueling a culture that helped Atlanta become a true soccer city. What started as Saturday games turned into packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowds and anticipating an even bigger moment as thousands of fans prepare to descend on Atlanta for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Credits: AJC | Elon University | Erica Denhoff / Getty Images | Ken Sugiura / AJC
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When you think of the South and Georgia, you inevitably think about that Georgia Southern drawl. But is it less common now? Credits: AJC | Reddit
Southern hospitality has a dark past. Here’s how it rebranded itself.
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Collins takes aim at Ossoff in GOP runoff victory speech
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What the World Cup means for Black culture in Atlanta
Atlanta's soccer culture blends Black identity, fashion and creativity, making the city a perfect stage for the World Cup.