Doing good, but doing it greater...

In case you haven't heard, 2026 is an election year on multiple levels (click HERE for our article on happenings on the state level/Georgia). And yes, to this day, politics is local; one such local election for those in Gwinnett County includes the county's Superior Court (judge), as this is the position Ramona Toole (Esq) is running for. In our conversation with her, we get a point of reference of her credentials, platform, and ways to stay informed and engaged with her ca

Conceive. Believe. Achieve. It seems pretty straightforward when it comes to formulating an idea, having the sense of getting it done, and then doing so. Building upon these and related principles is precisely what the work of the Men and Ladies of Columbia High School in Decatur, GA is all about. Combined with their leadership team and the efforts of their chief catalyst, Bobby Frazier, students who are a part of this program, along with their supporters, are doing these

While the current political landscape has a number of people in a challenging situation on the national level, there's a saying coined by the late (and former) US House of Representatives Speaker Tip O'Neill. "All politics is local". When it comes within the state of Georgia, there are a number of bills on the state floor up for debate. In this case, there are a few bills which potentially can help protect voters' rights and access along with civil rights protections (if pas

Preview: Savannah Ghost Pirates (26-19-3-1/56 points/4th Place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (32-13-2-1/67 points/2nd place in the ECHL South) Tonight's game is highly important for both the Savannah Ghost Pirates and Atlanta Gladiators (February 24, 2026 at 7:10pm EST at the Gas South District ). Coming into tonight's game, the visitors from Savannah have gone 7-2-1-0 in their last 10 games, including 4 wins in a row. Currently sitting in 4th place in the divisi

In between their just concluded 3-game road trip (February 20-22, 2026) and their pending 4-game road trip (February 28-March 6, 2026 against 3 fellow ECHL South Division opponents ), the Atlanta Gladiators return home for a brief homestand (2 games) this week. Over their last 10 games, the Glads have a 5-3-1-1 record, but with losses in their last 2 games (including 1 in overtime), the team looks to keep pace with the division leading Florida Everblades and stay ahead of th

Collaborations can be key when it comes to making a positive impact and leaving an enriching footprint on the fabric of the community. And with the month of March fast approaching, two community-focused organizations are teaming up to make a difference in lives of those focused on making a positive transition life-wise and beyond. We recently sat down with leadership of The 3 Keys Foundation and their collaborative partners, the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gam

100 years ago, noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson came up with an idea which started off small, but has a big and lasting impact. What begins as a day grows into a week and evolves into a month, Black History Month. With a focus on highlighting the impact of Black and Brown people within the US and across the globe, it's a reminder that said history is truly history and should not be omitted or ignored. When you consider the things that many take for granted (i.e. the c

Preview: Adirondack Thunder (26-13-4-1/57 points/T-2nd place in the ECHL North) vs Atlanta Gladiators (31-12-1-0/63 points/2nd place in the ECHL South) Coming into today's matinee day for President's Day (February 16, 2026 starting at 1:10pm EST at the Gas South District ), the Adirondack Thunder come into today's game with a chance to pull off the sweep of the 3-game series with the Atlanta Gladiators. In the previous 2 games, the Thunder have outscored the Glads 9-3, inc

Preview: Adirondack Thunder (25-13-4-1/55 points/tied for 2nd place in the ECHL North Division) vs the Atlanta Gladiators (31-11-1-0/63 points/tied for 1st place in the ECHL South Division) On such a lovely evening (February 14, 2026 at 7:10pm EST/ Gas South District ), the Adirondack Thunder and Atlanta Gladiators resume their 3-game series. The Thunder pull a 4-1 surprise on the Glads in the series opener (on February 13, 2026) as they have won 7 of their last 10 games

The Atlanta Gladiators are playing some very good hockey, and as they get closer to the "3rd period" of the regular season (there are 72 regular season games and to date, they've played 41), there is some rough sledding ahead. However, the team's overall consistency and focus are integral to their success this season. While they've played 3 fewer games than the team who is closest in pursuit of them for 1st place in the ECHL South Division, the Florida Everblades (44 to 4