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Atlanta will host eight games: Five in the initial group stage — beginning with Spain vs. Cabo Verde at noon on June 15 — and then one each in the rounds of 32 and 16, and semifinals.
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Blank Built it and the World is Coming
By Dave Schechter
The Jewish billionaire behind the Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to invest in soccer.
Atlanta will host eight games: Five in the initial group stage — beginning with Spain vs. Cabo Verde at noon on June 15 — and then one each in the rounds of 32 and 16, and semifinals.
June 10, 2026, 11:17 am
Blank Built it and the World is Coming
The Jewish billionaire behind the Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to invest in soccer.
By Dave Schechter
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will play host to several World Cup matches, although it will be called Atlanta Stadium due to FIFA's sponsorship policies.
June 9, 2026, 10:28 am
The Fervor of Football’s Faithful
The World Cup may be the game's greatest spectacle, but Dave finds that no religion, football included, is without its version of sin.
By Dave Schechter
Dr. Hal Brody has served on the Opera board and is looking forward to the new state-of-the-art buildings.
February 25, 2026, 11:40 am
New Art & Opera Facility Breaks Ground
Located adjacent to the Beltline on six acres of the Bobby Jones Golf landscape, the new Atlanta Opera facility will open in January 2028.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
With their playoff drought now spanning nearly a decade, the Falcons pivoted to a new head coach, Kevin Stefanski, while also bringing back Matt Ryan as president of football // Photo Credit: Atlanta Falcons
February 11, 2026, 11:39 am
Falcons Overhaul Front Office, Hire New Head Coach
The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach, Ian Cunningham as general manager, and brought in franchise legend, Matt Ryan, to oversee football operations.
By David Ostrowsky
Bernie Marcus (left) and Arthur Blank launched their support of the Avalon Action Alliance with individual gifts of $20 million each.
December 30, 2025, 11:40 pm
2025 YIR: Marcus & Blank Honored for Work with Veterans
Nearly 600 people crowded into the Oceans Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium for the inaugural gala dinner in support of the Avalon Action Alliance.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Arthur Blank cuts the ribbon on a new wing bearing his name at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
November 24, 2025, 10:30 am
National Center Receives $58M Expansion and Facelift
New building at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is aiming for more participation by families and young people.
By Bob Bahr
It has been one year since the late Bernie Marcus passed. He left behind an indelible legacy of charitable giving.
November 12, 2025, 3:00 pm
One Year Without Bernie
The Bernie Marcus Foundation is poised to step its charitable giving.
By Bob Bahr
The Center for Israel Education has relaunched its website, which now features one of the most extensive platforms for exploring Israel and the Middle East’s past and present. Pictured is Ken Stein, CIE founder and chief content writer.
August 13, 2025, 10:32 am
CIE Launches Massive Israel, Middle East Archive
Site resource hub features thousands of sources, multimedia tools, and educator guides that support reputable document-based learning for educational and media purposes.
By Complied by AJT Staff
Outward Bound aims to build character through the challenges of outdoor experiences.
May 14, 2025, 10:51 am
Blank Donates $15M to Expand Outward Bound
The gift will allow the national organization to reach many more young people, particularly those in urban areas.
By Bob Bahr
Bernie Marcus (left) and Arthur Blank launched their support of the Avalon Action Alliance with individual gifts of $20 million each.
April 30, 2025, 11:45 am
Marcus & Blank Honored for Work with Veterans
Gala at Georgia Aquarium raises more than $1 million to provide psychological support services to veterans and first responders.
By Bob Bahr
With dramatically improved facilities at their Flowery Branch training center, the Atlanta Falcons in turn received dramatically improved grades in the recent NFLPA report card // Atlanta Falcons media relations
March 12, 2025, 10:18 am
Blank, Falcons Score Aces on Report Card
The organization and owner received high praise as part of the annual NFLPA player survey.
By David Ostrowsky
December 25, 2024, 12:25 pm
YIR: Marcus Leaves Lasting Legacy of Giving
The Jewish community and Israel's largest philanthropist patriarch died at 95 on Nov. 5.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Arthur Blank is contributing $25 million of the $45 million construction cost for the new opera center.
December 11, 2024, 2:40 pm
Blank Donates $27M to New Atlanta Opera Center
Gift will go toward building the Molly Blank Center for Opera, which honors his mother’s memory.
By Bob Bahr
There are a total of 40 performances with two casts of young performers during the December run of “Madelaine’s Christmas.”
December 11, 2024, 1:15 pm
Horizon’s Adler Celebrates 40 Years of Theater Magic
Adler came to Atlanta fresh out of college in the 1980s and never left.
By Bob Bahr
November 13, 2024, 2:58 pm
Community Tributes to Bernie Marcus
Several organizations expressed their condolences upon Bernie's passing and gratitude for the legacy of philanthropy that he leaves behind.
By Compiled by AJT staff
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