Atlanta Voice Covers FIFA Fan Fest and Local Issues
The Atlanta Voice, a long-standing African-American community newspaper, continues its coverage in 2026, reporting on local events like the FIFA Fan Fest and community issues.
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The Atlanta Voice, an African-American community newspaper serving the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, was founded in 1966 by Ed Clayton and J. Lowell Ware during the Civil Rights Movement. It is recognized as Georgia’s largest audited African American community newspaper and the longest-running Black-owned newspaper in Atlanta.
The publication operates weekly on Fridays in print, with e-editions also available, and maintains an active digital presence through theatlantavoice.com. Its coverage focuses on local news, sports, arts, culture, and community issues pertinent to Atlanta’s Black residents.
As of May–June 2026, The Atlanta Voice remains active, with recent reporting including events related to the FIFA World Cup ’26 Fan Fest in Atlanta. The newspaper utilizes print, digital platforms, and social media channels including Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, positioning itself as an independent voice for the community.
Why it matters — The Atlanta Voice is a long-standing Black-owned newspaper that continues to cover local events and community issues relevant to Atlanta residents.
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- Thousands of fans filled Centennial Olympic Park to watch the United States defeat Paraguay 4-1 in the FIFA Fan Fest.
- The second day of the FIFA Fan Fest had a lot to live up to after the first day on Thursday.
- The Atlanta Voice was founded in 1966 by Ed Clayton and J. Lowell Ware.
- The Atlanta Voice is Georgia’s largest audited African American community newspaper.
- The Atlanta Voice is the longest-running Black-owned newspaper in Atlanta.
- The Atlanta Voice publishes weekly on Fridays in print and offers e-editions.
Reported by theatlantavoice.com, en.wikipedia.org
