Women are taking over the World Cup pregame at Silverback Park
Women are setting the tone ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At Silverback Park, the pregame energy is already here and it’s being led by women hitting the field, building community, and bringing the passion before the world arrives in Atlanta. From pickup games to full-on match vibes, this is just a preview of what’s coming in 2026.

See inside Atlanta's controversial police training center
One year after opening, Atlanta’s Public Safety Training Center is training hundreds despite years of protest and controversy.

The tiny Atlanta jail cell that survived more than 100 years
Atlanta’s last surviving 1890s police lock-up box still stands in Inman Park, a tiny jail cell with a strange history.

Soccer 101: How not to get kicked out of the game
Atlanta is getting ready for the World Cup, and Soccer 101 continues with a crash course in fouls.

Sisterhood and success, meet Spelman’s seven valedictorians
Seven Spelman seniors made history graduating as valedictorians with 4.0 GPAs. Meet “The Spelman Seven.”



