Atlanta is preparing to welcome another major sporting event while educators and sports leaders are making headlines across Georgia.
The National Football League has officially announced that Super Bowl LXII will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 13, 2028. The game will mark the fourth time Atlanta has hosted the Super Bowl and the second at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, following Super Bowl LIII in 2019. The announcement comes on the heels of the city's successful run as a host of FIFA World Cup matches, reinforcing Atlanta's reputation as a destination for major international sporting events.
Meanwhile, a northwest Georgia school district is drawing attention for its unique academic schedule. Chattooga County Schools has operated on a four-day school week for the past decade, with students attending classes Tuesday through Friday. District leaders say the schedule has been successful, prompting other school systems to reach out and learn more about its impact on student achievement, attendance and staff recruitment.
In the sports world, Atlanta Dream star and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese is receiving one of the toy industry's highest honors. Mattel has unveiled a Barbie doll inspired by Reese, recognizing both her athletic accomplishments and her work through the Angel C. Reese Foundation. The foundation focuses on expanding opportunities for young girls through sports, education and financial literacy.
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