

A few of our favorites: a look back at our top stories of 2025 (from the first half of the year)
It's that time again. As 2025 comes to a close and 2026 is about to begin (as of this Thursday), we take time to take a look back at a few of our favorite stories covered during the year. Of course, all stories are good ideas as there's always something taking place during the year, and while we're sure there's going to be a level of debate and discussion, that's ok. It's good to share and exchange ideas, especially on items that connect with people and the places and spaces


Getting ready for the gauntlet: the Atlanta Gladiators upcoming 3 games in 3 days highlights their 6 games over an 8-day stretch
As the ECHL regular season approaches its first 1/3 of the season (24 of their 72 regular season games), the Atlanta Gladiators are making their presence felt during the "1st period" of the year. In the ECHL South Division, the Glads are in 2nd place, just 2 points out of the division's top spot (12-4-0-0/24 points). This week, the team is preparing for their first 3 and 3 of the season (3 games in 3 days). The first two games of the stretch opens on the road with back to


Stung by the Stingrays: the Atlanta Gladiators' comeback falls short and results in a 3-2 loss
Preview: South Carolina Stingrays (9-5-0-0/18 points/tied for 2nd in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (9-3-0-0/18 points/tied for 2nd in the ECHL South) Coming off a 4-2 win over one of their ECHL South rivals last night, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits (click HERE for our recap), the Atlanta Gladiators are back at it on a beautiful Sunday afternoon (November 23, 2025 at 3:10pm EST) at the Gas South District for the 2nd game of their current 5-game homestand. Today's ga


Return of the Glads: the Atlanta Gladiators open their 5-game homestand on #GladsFightCancer night with a 4-2 win over the Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Preview: Greenville Swamp Rabbits (7-6-0-0/14 points/5th place in the ECHL South Division) vs the Atlanta Gladiators (8-3-0-0/16 points/3rd place in the ECHL South Division) Thanks to a fast start (winning 8 of their first 11 games), the Atlanta Gladiators return home to the Gas South District with a 5-game homestand over the next 8 days. Tonight's game (November 22, 2025 at 7:10pm EST) sees the team on #GladsFightCancer night (as the jerseys have the names of those


School Day #1 ends in the Glads' first loss of the season: the Greenville Swamp Rabbits stop Atlanta 3-1 and snap their 6-game win streak to open the season
Preview: Greenville Swamp Rabbits (3-4-0-0/6 points/6th place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (6-0-0-0/12 points/1st place in the ECHL South) As the Atlanta Gladiators close out their current homestand (3 games), they look to have another favorable result against yet another ECHL South Division rival. For the mid-morning School Day #1 game in which students across the metro-area are in for a daytime experience of hockey (November 5, 2025 at 10:30am EST at the Gas


Getting game-day ready with the Atlanta Gladiators: a combination of confidence and team-building propel the team to a tremendous start
On October 30, 2025, we take a visit to the Gas South District to catch up with the Atlanta Gladiators. The ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Nashville Predators is off to a fast start (4-0-0-0/8 points) as they are in a 3-way tie for 1st place in the ECHL South, regarded as one of (if not) the most competitive division in the league. Since their opening night win in overtime (click HERE for our recap), the team is forging its identity with up-tempo play and solid team defense


Autumn with the author: with 3 consecutive weeks of events, #AuthorASnorton is on the move this fall
With mid-autumn arriving, there's definitely something in the air. And while said air is getting a little cooler (depending on where you are located) and the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall, #AuthorASnorton is heating up and picking up the pace at this time of year. His autumn started a little early with the release of his new book, 8 months of mercy: scenes with a social introvert (on August 28, 2025 with a debut author's talk at The Bookhouse in Win


Opening night: the Glads' energy and execution results in a 3-2 overtime win over the Grizzlies
Preview: Utah Grizzlies (1-0-0-0) vs the Atlanta Gladiators (0-0-0-0) Opening Night/Weekend is typically an exciting time. It's the start of the season and for the ECHL, the start of a 72 regular season game run to make the playoffs and ultimately claim the league's top prize, the Kelly Cup. For the visiting Utah Grizzlies (1-0-0-0), their season gets off to a sound start on Friday evening (October 17, 2025) as they open with a 3-1 win at the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Led


Getting ready for game-day: the Atlanta Gladiators are gearing up for the 2025-26 ECHL season during training camp
Training camp. This means preparation for the start of the upcoming season. With the season and home opener just a little over a week...


The drive for five: the African American Culture and Arts Festival via Black Art, Culture, and Education celebrates 5 years of community building and beyond
Five years. Each year is important, but when an endeavor reaches 5 years of building success via community engagement across business,...



























