Leff & Associates

06/14/2026

https://spjgeorgia.com/2026/06/09/guide-for-journalists-covering-the-world-cup/

Created by SPJ, this city-specific resource guide provides key contacts and tips for reporting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

06/12/2026

Penn Law’s John Hadden talked with ’s Brittany Kleinpeter this week about a wrongful death lawsuit in Gwinnett County.

The case revolves around the 2024 hijacking of a bus in which a man died. John says liability in cases like this often come down to what was observable in real time and whether there was an opportunity to intervene.

He adds: “If there was enough showing that Joseph Grier (the alleged hijacker) was acting erratically as he was getting on the bus and while he was on the bus and the bus driver had time to take some kind of action to stop the bus or alert the authorities then there may be a viable claim there.”

Penn Law, LLC WSB-TV Brittany Kleinpeter Repko

A man hijacked the bus after a confrontation in downtown Atlanta, leading to a multi-county pursuit with passengers on board.

06/08/2026

What does a SpaceX IPO mean for local companies? Emory University Goizueta Business School professor Suhas Sridharan breaks it down with Hypepotamus

https://hypepotamus.com/startup-news/spacex-ipo-southeast-startups/

Emory finance researcher Suhas Sridharan and Georgia aerospace CEO Trevor Smith on what SpaceX's IPO could mean for the Southeast startup ecosystem.

06/08/2026

EEmory University Goizueta Business Schoolprofessor RRajiv Gargtalks with IInc. Magazineabout bots outnumbering humans.

Here's how some companies are starting to optimize their websites for AI agents.

06/08/2026

Goizueta Business School professor Ramnath Chellappa talks with WSB TV's Berndt Petersen about the latest efforts by Chinese spies to steal sensitive information

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Emory University Goizueta Business School WSB-TV Wendy Corona

05/27/2026

Smyrna is World Cup Ready
Soccer Juggling World Record Attempt, World Cup Match Viewing Party at Village Green Park

The City of Smyrna is getting ready to celebrate all things soccer! First as part of a worldwide effort to break a soccer ball juggling record and then turning Village Green Park into a World Cup viewing party.

June 6: Soccer Ball Juggling World Record Attempt

Before the arrival of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to downtown Atlanta, Village Green Park will be filled with soccer balls. On June 6, Smyrna will be a part of a worldwide effort to break the current world record for the most soccer balls juggled at the same time.

While Smyrna will do its part, the event is part of an international record-breaking attempt with cities across South America, Europe, and North America joining in the fun at the same time
The goal is to get 20,000 people worldwide to juggle for ten seconds at the same time

When: 12:30 p.m., June 6, 2026
Location: Village Green Park 1250 Powder Springs ST SE, Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Registration: Now open at footballworldrecord.com

June 11 - July 19: Cup Daze (link to graphic)

The soccer excitement continues with “Cup Daze,” an opportunity to watch World Cup matches all through FIFA World Cup 2026™. Throughout the World Cup, Smyrna is turning Village Green Park into a soccer public viewing event as it shows the world’s biggest matches on the big screen.

Bring your blanket and chairs and cheer for your favorite team.

A full calendar of events and matches can be found here - https://www.smyrnaga.gov/.

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Smyrna, Georgia

05/19/2026

Decatur WatchFest ‘26 Announces 60+ World Cup Matches Will Be Shown on the Decatur Square, WatchFest Combines Soccer, Music, and More

DECATUR, May 19, 2026 — Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced it has received approval from FIFA World Cup 2026™ to show more than 60 World Cup matches on three big screens on the Decatur Square between June 11 and July 19, 2026.

“The stage is set, the screens are ready, and now it is time for the beautiful game to electrify fans on Decatur’s newly renovated downtown Square,” said Decatur City Manager Andrea Arnold. “Bring your friends and come watch the World Cup matches in Decatur with some of the area’s biggest soccer fans.”

While all 104 matches will be shown in Decatur WatchSpot Pubs and Restaurants, here are the 60+ matches that will be shown on the square: https://decaturwatchfest26.com/schedule/. At least one match per day will be shown on the Square including all US Men’s National Team (USMNT) matches in the group stage and beyond.

Highlights:
June 11 (first match) - Mexico v. South Africa, 3 pm
June 12 - USA v Paraguay, 9pm
June 13 - Brazil v Morocco, 6pm
June 16 - France v Senegal, 3pm and Argentina v Algeria, 9pm
June 17 - England v Croatia, 4pm
June 19 - USA v Australia, 3pm
June 24 - Canada v Switzerland, 3pm
June 25 - USA v Turkey, 10pm
June 26 - France v Norway, 3pm and Spain v Uruguay, 10pm
June 27 - Portugal v Colombia, 7:30pm, Argentina v Jordan 10pm
All single elimination matches are highlights!
July 19 - World Cup Final, 3pm

FIFA World Cup 2026™ runs from June 11, 2026 through July 19, 2026, with eight matches taking place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Easily accessible by MARTA connecting Decatur to Downtown Atlanta, Decatur will join greater Atlanta to celebrate the arrival of world class soccer to Atlanta.

Concerts Every Day of World Cup in Atlanta

Decatur WatchFest ’26 is more than a great place to watch world class soccer. It’s also where fans from Decatur, greater Atlanta, and around the world can come to watch concerts and enjoy Decatur’s best food and beverages.

Decatur WatchFest ‘26 will have a concert every day of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Three concerts will be ticketed, featuring Big Boi, The War And Treaty, and Indigo Girls. The Big Boi and Indigo Girls concerts are sold out but there are tickets remaining for The War And Treaty.
Thirty-one additional concerts will be free and require NO tickets.
A full concert calendar listing can be found here.

Match and concert schedules are on Decatur WatchFest ‘26’s website and its social media pages including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

05/15/2026

https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/help-wanted

If your work is in event photography for nonprofits and corporations or real estate photography, it's good to know what those clients are looking for when they hire on a photographer. They provide insight.

05/05/2026

News this morning! DM me for more details.

“The Stews” and “DJ EU” highlight a new list of talented musical acts announced today as Decatur WatchFest ‘26 adds to its concert schedule during FIFA World Cup 2026™. All 14 of these additional concerts are free, no tickets required, and will be held on the Decatur Square. And there are more to come!

Click here for all the details: https://decaturwatchfest26.com/music/

These performances will complement the three ticket-required concerts with Big Boi, The War And Treaty, and Indigo Girls. Details on those concerts are noted below.

The 14 newly announced artists include (descriptions below):

June 14 - The Dammages
June 13 and 16 - DJ EU
June 15 - The Stews
June 17 - Vox Britannia
June 19 - John Boy & Surround Sound
June 20 - Rouzbeh
June 21 - LJB
June 27 - La Choloteca featuring La Superiorrr
June 28 - Wolves, Lower
June 30 - Her Majesty’s Request
July 1 - Buffalo
July 4 - GClef and The Playlist
July 5 - The Reebs
July 2 and 6 - DJ EU
July 9 - Polly Holliday

We’re celebrating world class soccer with a series of free concerts. APRIL 30 UPDATE: Wave 2 tickets for Big Boi, The War And Treaty, and Indigo Girls will be available May 1 at 10 am. Check back here for direct links to tickets at Eventbrite.com. WAVE 2 TICKET UPDATES June 11: Big Boi Atlanta’s...

05/03/2026

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Allison Entrekin, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta magazine.

Coolest Thing About Allison: She's a February 29 birthday, so she's only 11 years old! Also, she has "hitchhiker thumbs" (you need to watch this on YouTube).

Favorite Restaurant: Haven in Brookhaven
Favorite Local Getaway: The St. Regis Hotel
Last Books Read: "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi; "Lady Tremaine" by Rachel Hochhauser
Favorite Guilty Pleasures: Cherry Coke Zero and the FX series "Love Story"
Favorite Non-Work Hobby: She loves tennis
Website: http://Atlantamagazine.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-questions-journalist-spotlight-with-allison-entrekin/id1531587458?i=1000765839883

Atlanta Magazine Allison Weiss Entrekin

Podcast Episode · 4 Questions Journalist Spotlight · May 3 · 33m