Gavin Godfrey

Argentina supporters chanted over England’s national anthem.

The Pharaohs are coming!

Atlanta Police officer leads chants for Egyptian supporters on South Broad Street.

England players and fans singing “Wonderwall” by Oasis.

A sea of white with a dash of blue inside Atlanta Stadium.

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Is ATL a Black mecca? @andreforatlanta answers:

If you've partied with Atlanta United, vibes were likely compliments of DJ EU. EU is here providing the soundtrack and bops for the event. "I can't wait for the World to be a part of culture in Atlanta," he tells me.

At the World Cup draw watch party in Buckhead. Guuz is in the house!

10/10 recommend talking sports, rap and life with Trap Golf's Wayne Birch. uatl.com/404ward/2025/1…

My friend @deasia_paige is a GLAAD award-winning reporter and it’s stories like this that show you why. So honored to have her pen on this Black Mecca series. uatl.com/news/2025/10/t…

I fell in love with journalism reading the sports section of the @ajc with my late father. Any time I get to pick up the pen and write a sports story is a blessing. Just wish Pop was here to read this one. uatl.com/entertainment/…

Y'all know I pretty much just resurface on here to talk about the Black mecca series. Our latest piece comes from one my favorite reporters, @mjdonastorg. The story also has one of my favorite photos of the entire series. You'll know it when you see it. uatl.com/news/2025/09/a…

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Recruited @erniesuggs and AJC education editor Eric Stirgus for the next piece in the Black mecca series. Read. Share. Repeat. uatl.com/news/2025/08/h…

Is Atlanta America’s Black mecca? From newbies to the OGs, everyone has an opinion. Here’s a few of those. uatl.com/news/2025/07/i…

Is Atlanta still the place for up-and-coming Black musicians to realize their dreams? If you're looking to start your week with a great read, let it be this one from @NajjaNotes from our ongoing Black mecca series. uatl.com/entertainment/…

My own search for a therapist led me to the latest story in the Black mecca series. Thankful that Atlanta natives Savannah Elahee and Archie Clay III were willing to share their stories with me. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth uatl.com/news/2025/05/i…

Wishing a happy, well-deserved retirement to my guy, @RamCNN. A legend in the newsroom and on the rec league football pitch. One of one.

This man changed my life. "Take your work seriously, but don’t take yourself too seriously." ajc.com/news/atlanta-n…