

Loving on Loving: from the game, people, and life, showing love for Jayden Loving
Do for love. A love for the game. These are adages regularly used when we see people showing a positive passion and purpose for what they do career-wise and beyond. And in this case, the terms fit when it comes to Jayden Loving. During our season coverage, we get an opportunity to see the defensive lineman (number 8) as a key presence for the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons football team, including his sense of insight and perspective to help the team regroup after a


Moving forward in Fulton County: the candidacy of Kiddada Grey (Fulton County Commission - District 3)
As we get closer to the primary season during this election year (2026), there are a number (and we do mean a number) of things taking place. Ranging from national, state, and local level, the races for office can get a little overwhelming, including getting a better idea as to the role, purpose, and importance of each office. When it comes to those who reside in Sandy Springs, Buckhead, and Midtown Atlanta, a race to pay closer attention to is for Fulton County Commission


Knight Night: the Glads come away with another 3-1 win over the Solar Bears and remain in pursuit of improved playoff positioning
Preview: Orlando Solar Bears (24-34-4-1/53 points/7th place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (40-19-2-1/83 points/tied for 2nd place in the ECHL South) Tonight's matchup ( March 27, 2026/puck drop at 7:10pm EST at the Gas South District ) between the Orlando Solar Bears and the Atlanta Gladiators concludes their 2-game series as part of the Glads' current 3-and-3 homestand (3 games over 3 consecutive days over March 26-28, 2026). Coming off a solid 3-1 win (click


A fast start and sound finish: Atlanta's early efforts set the stage for a 3-1 win over Orlando to open up their 3 games in 3 consecutive game stretch and push for playoff positioning
Preview: Orlando Solar Bears (24-33-4-1/53 points/7th place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (39-19-2-1/81 points/3rd place in the ECHL South) Coming into tonight's opening game (March 26, 2026 at the Gas South District ) of a 2-game back-to-back series (along with a 3-and-3/3 games on 3 consecutive days for their homestand) , the visiting Orlando Solar Bears and Atlanta Gladiators appear to be heading in different directions. And while this may be the case, the


A three-and-three and more: the upcoming homestand for the Atlanta Gladiators includes the highly anticipated Hockey Heritage Weekend as they chance home-ice for the 1st round of the playoffs
One of the goals of the Atlanta Gladiators for this season (2025-26) is to return to the postseason. This goal is accomplished as the team is assured in playing for the Kelly Cup (the top 4 teams in each division make the playoffs/16 total teams make the playoffs) for the first time since the 2021-22 season. Atlanta has 11 games left in the regular season (they have played 61 of their 72 regular season games thus far) and are currently in 3rd place in the ECHL South (as the


Taking time with Trailblazers: Congressman Hank Johnson and the Trailblazers Awards celebrates the impact of women during Women's History Month
This past Saturday (March 21, 2026 at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia, GA), Congressman Hank Johnson takes time to connect with the community via the Trailblazer Awards. As is the case during the month of March, the event highlights the impact of women within his district across the public and private section as a means of doing so during Women's History Month. 11 women are awarded this honor, including posthumous recognition as follows (the names are listed in t


Leading with Legacy: Dr. Takosha Swan's candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia
This year, as with any year, is an important year. With elections on the local, state, and national level, there's a tremendous amount of information to process and sort through along with identifying what may be important to the individual and the larger community and related entities. In taking time to do so, it's about learning more about the candidates and how their previous and current work may translate to something larger and greater for the collective. We recently s


A playoff push as we approach St Patrick's Day: a solid 2nd period, resiliency, and a little extra lead the Atlanta Gladiators to a 4-3 shootout win over the South Carolina Stingrays
Preview: South Carolina Stingrays (38-18-1-1/78 points/2nd place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (36-17-2-1/75 points/3rd place in the ECHL South) Coming into today's St Patrick's Day themed game (March 15, 2026 at 3:10pm at the Gas South District ), two ECHL South rivals take it to the ice as both make their push for the playoffs. Not only is playoff positioning at stake, but potential home ice advantage during the playoffs (as the top 4 teams in each division m


Part "Deaux": with a 5-1 win, the Florida Everblades earn a split with the Atlanta Gladiators in their "back-to-back" series
Preview: Florida Everblades (37-12-6-2/82 points/1st place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (36-16-2-1/75 points/tied for 2nd in the ECHL South) Tonight's game (March 12, 2026 at 7:10pm EST at the Gas South District ) is part "deaux" as the Florida Everblades and Atlanta Gladiators run it back after yesterday's 4-1 win by the Glads (click HERE for our article). Despite the loss, Florida has won 9 of their last 10 games and have a 7 point lead for the top spot in


A solid schooling on School Day: the Glads open their 4 game homestand with a win over the Florida Everblades
Preview: Florida Everblades (37-11-6-2/82 points/1st place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (35-16-2-1/73 points/3rd place in the ECHL South) With less than 20 games left in the regular season (the ECHL regular season is 72 games), games and wins are at a premium. Coming into today's 2nd School Day game of the year (March 11, 2026 at 10:30am EST at the Gas South District ), as the Florida Everblades and Atlanta Gladiators renew their ECHL South Division rivalry wi
























