Issue 24 Winter 2019

THE SPORTS ISSUE

No. 24

4 15 18 The winter season means its time for basketball. The Atlanta Hawks will hog the bulk of this issue as we present to everyone "The Sports Issue.� The Hawks are still in rebuild mode but the future is looking bright. (Hakim Wright)

THE SPORTS ISSUE Movies

See what’s hot and what’s not at the movies along with a new Netflix animated series

Music

Snoop Dogg’s Puff Puff Pass Tour Part 2 made its way to State Farm Arena

Sports Atlanta hosted a Super Bowl and now that its winter, it’s time for basketball

CAPERNAUM Capernaum (“Chaos”) is a brilliant and timely piece of cinema that displays the best and worst of humanity while showing one’s level of commitment can determine their destiny. Those two factors can also be weighed in the outcome of this film, as director Nadine Labaki and her team won the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. As a cinephile, you’ll want to keep this title on your radar as it’s in the Oscar® conversation for “Best Foreign Language Film of the Year.”

Capernaum follows a young boy named Zain (Zain Al Rafeea), a brave, attentive, street-smart kid who wants to escape his parents clutches more than anything. Zain is living a reality that many in the West could never imagine. He is practically homeless, living in a rundown apartment with insufficient space at his parent’s behest in Lebanon. While their quarters come at no financial cost, the parents know that inevitably, there will be a price to pay.

The only reason the family is able to exist, even in this current condition, is because of Assaad (Nour El Husseini), a man who owns the corner market where the kids work to help pay off the debt of living in one of his units.

Now it’s no secret that outside of the Western Hemisphere child brides are not only acceptable but encouraged in many places. Although Zain (an immigrant), who doesn’t even know his own age, knows that his wonderful sister Sahar (Haita ‘Cedra’ Izzam) could succumb to such a fate at any moment. So once he notices her period, his guard went up immediately and changed their path to the corner store (among

other things) as to not be seen.

If there was ever a story about fight, grit, and the human spirit, there’s no need to look any further than our pre-pubescent little hero. A boy with no identification, no photos, and no idea of his age, was able to survive on his own by instincts and grit.

He even used his adorable face (matched with tattered clothing) to finesse his way into another home in exchange for looking after a baby. Imagine that; a baby looking after a baby.

The young lady in question was Rahil (Yordanos Shiferaw), an Ethiopian immigrant living in hiding because she too does not have papers, nor does she have money to renew her work permit. So in exchange for caring for her baby Yonas (Boluwatife Treasure Bankole) Zain is given a place to stay. While standing as a tight tin-quarter, it’s an upgrade from where Yonas was staying beforehand (locked in a bathroom stall during Rahil’s shift at a carnival).

The commonality that exists with all the characters is their hope and desire for a better life. Rahil paid for a fake identity and permit just so she could work a lowwage job to afford the bare minimum for her and her son. Zain fled his family in search of a better life than the one he was living. Assuming his age at somewhere between 10 and 12, he was smart enough to travel to different cities by bus (sometimes by foot), selling everything from pots, water tanks, and even shots of Tramadol (a prescription pain medication) to get by.

When Rahil, whose fake identification name is “Tigest," doesn’t return home after leaving to find work, Zain is forced to do what he has to do to now take care of himself and a baby. Tired, dejected, and hungry, he never gives up and makes a way when one doesn’t seem possible. Time and time again, he rises to the occasion with his pure heart and foul mouth. He’s kind enough to attract attention from outsiders when he needs help but is mature enough to exercise discernment.

The bulk of the film is one long flashback. It begins in court where Zain sits confidently, ready to tell the judge he’s suing his parents “for being born.” His message was simple: “Parents who are poor and in no condition to be taking care of children shouldn’t be able to have children.” His voice was a rally-cry for the millions of children just like him, wondering why they continue to have children when living in such atrocious conditions. To his point, when his parents appeared in court his mother was pregnant again, to Zain’s chagrin.

Zain did not let his environment, lack of food, lack of education, or lack of resources stop him from doing everything he wanted to do. If there was ever an example of determination, this boy is it. That is why I can proudly give Capernaum a 9.5 out of 10. I truly hope this film wins the Oscar® it deserves. Using a cast of immigrants to tell an immigrant tale would seem too much for Hollywood, but in reality, this common sense approach paid off in what culminated to be the most beautiful film shown through the youngest of lenses.

-Jon J.

THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND In his first feature as director and writer, Chiwetel Ejiofor delivers handsomely with The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. Anytime an actor decides to take the leap from in front of the camera to behind it, there comes a weighted risk and heightened expectations. As a well-respected actor who has extensive experience in true-to-life stories, it doesn’t surprise me at all that Ejiofor would come out the gates with such a quality piece.

The film tells the story of William Kamkwamba (Maxwell Simba), a young boy in Malawi who saves his village by harnessing the natural power that earth provides: the wind.

As implied in the story’s title, William builds a windmill that’s able to save his village from a deadly famine that’s hit the region. But luckily, you’ll have close to two hours runtime to see everything that takes place behind the inevitable victory.

Most adults wouldn’t be able to face political discourse, the death of a family member, the death of a community leader, lack of funds to attend school, denial of ever attending in the future, or widespread famine. Yet a young William Kamkwamba dealt with all of these events and more, defeating every obstacle with a calm determination which in the end, would save his family and village.

Ejiofor plays William’s father Trywell, a hardworking farmer whose job becomes that much more difficult after the death of his brother John. He had hopes of inheriting the land adjacent to his but it ultimately went to a relative whose ambitions laid heavier on making money than farming and family legacy.

Trywell is well aware of William’s zest for knowledge and curiosity. Around the village, he’d built up a reputation for fixing radios. Nowadays we would call that a ‘side hustle’, but for William, it was more about the opportunity to learn and challenging himself than a means of making money. Thankfully, education was a subject where everyone in the family was congruent.

Even though Trywell and his wife saved for years to send William to school, what they paid was seen as a down payment. I found it ironic that he learned more after his eventual expulsion than when he was attending. The entire situation from fighting to attend school to fighting to stay in school is simply ridiculous. The fact that education isn’t a universal human right globally is a lingering problem that should’ve been resolved eons ago. If your land is flooded during a rainy season and dried out during the dry season, why wouldn’t you want to educate the masses to tackle the problem?

“When I cut off my own arm to feed you, then you’ll know you’re my child.” -Agnes Kamkwamba

Thankfully, William’s determination and curiosity was never quelled by his father, the school administration, or lack of funds. He scoured the village dump every day with his best friend Gilbert (Philbert Falakeza) in search for parts that might be salvageable. In the end, his biggest obstacle would be convincing his father to sacrifice the one practical tool he has left to conduct an experiment that could save the village.

Outside of William’s determination to save his village, the film highlights plenty of relatable struggles. Love, who we choose to love, honoring our parents, managing ill feelings toward our government officials, pride, the importance of education, and so on. In one scene, an exchange between Trywell and William took us to a place where pride and humility clash in a beautiful way. After a heated exchange, William explains, “I know things that you don’t.” True words stemming not from arrogance or pride, but the fact that he actively reads and (for a time) attended school, a place where his father was determined to send him.

I give The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind a 9 out of 10. As a directorial debutant, Chiwetel Ejiofor delivers a quality piece of cinema that’s sure to make way for other stories outside the western world to find their home on Netflix.

-Jon J.

CAPTAIN MARVEL Let’s get straight to it. Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel… They turned a trash character into a good movie. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much because the character hasn’t been relevant in 20 years within the comics. The only reason we know about this character is because of the 90’s X-Men cartoon when Rogue stole her power.

Other than that we don’t know anything about her. They did a revamp in the comics in Civil War, Civil War II, and the Skrull Secret Invasion. Other than that the character was nothing… But the movie is good!

They did a tribute to the great Stan Lee with the opening credits and his cameo in the movie hits you straight in the feels. The movie itself had a comedic tone to it and it needed it because if it didn’t, it would’ve been really bad.

The film was loaded with nostalgia, with sights from Blockbuster Video to music from No Doubt down to the way Carol Danvers dressed. It just fit. Brie Larson did a great job of playing Ms. Marvel.

The film was totally different than the comics. First off, they changed her from a guy to a girl. Then, they kept the aspect of Yon-Rogg betraying Ms. Marvel (because in the comic he had a crush on her but she had a crush on Captain Marvel). The way she got her powers in the comics was half his powers went to her after an explosion.

In the movie, it was a core explosion and she absorbed the power. Talos the Skrull general was totally different. He didn’t have any powers in the comics. He was more of a cybernetic Skrull but he was strong and could hold his own (he even fought the Hulk). In the film, he was a regular Skrull but more of a tactician with the ability to shapeshift. The Skrulls were more barbaric and evil in the comics while in the film they played a more protagonistic role (and they were way more peaceful).

[Spoiler Alert] Samuel L. Jackson did an amazing job as Nick Fury and the way he lost his eye is actually pretty funny. They played it up in the movie and that made it even better.

The end-credits and post-credit scenes lead up to End Game (the next Avengers film). Now we have to ask ourselves, “What was Capt. Marvel doing between the ’90s and now? Between the ’90s and Infinity War?”

This movie totally surprised me because as I’ve mentioned three times already, I thought the movie was going to be trash. Instead, they made me do a complete 360 and blew my mind because it was just good. I’m hoping that they continue to build on her character and make her more relevant in the comics too because she needs a total reboot.

I give Captain Marvel an 8.5 out of 10.

-TBZ

Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL..Danvers/Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019

From Eisner Award-winning author and executive producer Noelle Stevenson (Lumberjanes, Nimona) and executive producer Chuck Austen (Dawn of the Croods, Steven Universe) comes a modern take on the ‘80s girl power icon for a new generation of young fans.

She–Ra and the Princesses of Power is the story of an orphan named Adora (Aimee Carrero), who leaves behind her former life in the evil Horde when she discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the mythical warrior princess She–Ra. Along the way, she finds a new family in the Rebellion as she unites a group of magical princesses in the ultimate fight against evil.

I’ve never been a big fan of reboots. All too often the studios just can’t get it right.

But with She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, I’ve enjoyed it more than I did HeMan as a child in the 80’s. Yes, it’s that good.

Our protagonist Adora exists in the realm of Etheria. Once she leaves the Horde and the evil clutches of Shadow Weaver, she haphazardly runs into two members of the Rebellion, Bow and Glimmer. Unlike the majority on either side, the three of them were able to listen to each other’s viewpoints and eventually came to an understanding.

When Adora wields her magical sword and utters the special incantation, she summons the power of She-Ra (Courtesy of Netflix)

Throughout the series, now in its third season, you’ll witness great character development as well as life lessons. As a child, Adora grew up around Catra (AJ Michalka), her best friend and the only soldier that could compete with her in training. But as they grow older, Catra’s attitude begins to change as she doesn’t view their competition as healthy. Once a best friend, now an enemy? There’s a good lesson in friendships between the two. On the other side of the coin, once Adora leaves, Catra’s performances earn her the number one spot in the Horde. Her leadership and performance earn the adoration of a colleague named Scorpia (Lauren Ash). Their work relationship is complex and there are great lessons learned about separating work/personal friendships and effective communication.

Fans were elated when August finally arrived as Netflix debuted the third season of She-Ra. Here we learn more about Adora’s past, new characters emerge, new alliances are forged, and an old enemy becomes an ally.

I’m happy to say the only disappointment about Season 3 was the fact there are only six episodes. If you binge, you’ll finish the season in roughly two hours. As far as quality and content, I was pleased. The Rebellion was presented with new challenges this season and tested not only their dedication but their strength.

I give She-Ra and the Princesses of Power a 9 out of 10. It’s a fun cartoon series that all ages can enjoy. Adora, Glimmer, Bow, and the rest of the princesses have their work cut out for them in Season 4. There hasn’t been a release date set but based on what happened at the end of Season 3, we should expect a lot of action and a deeper dive into backstories.

-Jon J. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is now available on Netflix

Photos: Courtesy of Netflix

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Snoop Dogg’s Puff Puff Pass Tour Pt. 2

The city of Atlanta was fortunate to host West Coast Royalty Saturday Night as Snoop Dogg and friends filled State Farm Arena with rap classics laced with the scents of epic nostalgia and “Buddah Love.”

Openers Phresh Ali (best known for “Lightning Round”), RJ, and Tray Chaney (formerly of HBO’s “The Wire”) were tasked with preparing the crowd for an all-out onslaught of great music from rap’s greatest generation.

There’s really nothing to argue because it’s pure fact. The best era of rap music came in the ’90s and the sold-out arena would definitely agree. Before the days of mumble rap, the intuitive desire to start your rap name with “Lil”, colored dreadlocks, and skin-tight jeans, there was gangster rap.

Names like Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur were a part of the contingent responsible for putting California on the map via Death Row Records. Another name in that circle was none other than Snoop Dogg, known then as Snoop Doggy Dogg.

The Gin and Juice rapper brought the Best of the West with him on tour, including big names like Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Seeing Daz & Kurupt perform brought back epic memories of barbecues and six-fours (and it helped I was living in California). They even entertained the ATL crowd by bringing out Bigg Gipp of Goodie Mobb to perform “Black Ice.” The only downer of the night was the absence of Warren G. I was fully prepared to take it back to the “G Funk Era.” But aside from Snoop Dogg, the highlight of the night for me was seeing Bone Thugs-nHarmony (again).

The best rap group ever took the stage and the crowd erupted. No need to second guess if you read that correctly, I did say best rap group ever. If you can name another rap group that has songs with Notorious B.I.G., 2 Pac, Mariah Carey, Akon, Eazy E, and Phil Collins, then let me know. But I can tell you right now it’s not going to happen.

After taking it to the Crossroads, the man of the hour, the Long Beach legend himself, Snoop Dogg, performed old hits, new hits, and a batch of tracks from his recently released gospel album “Bible of Love.”

Tha Dogg Pound takes the stage (From L to R: Kurupt and Daz Dillinger.

The vibe changed from a concert to a straight up party after songs like “Best Life” “Beautiful” “What’s My Name?” and his verse from DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win.” The “Gin and Juice” rapper continued through the night playing hit after hit, even bringing out Lil Duval and Ball Greezy to perform their viral hit “Living My Best Life.”

So overall, I give the “Puff Puff Pass Tour” Part 2 an 8.5 out of 10. It felt great to spend a few hours in a time machine and go back to a time when rap music was littered with West Coast beats. That’s why I was disappointed when one of Cali’s biggest trailblazers, Warren G, was nowhere to be found. The same went for Bizzie Bone when I noticed he was the sole member missing from Bone Thugs but at least with them, people know it’s a miracle when all five can perform together (plus their set wasn’t long enough). Also, if you want to see Snoop on tour and you’re not a smoker, go at your own risk. The tour isn’t called ‘Puff Puff Pass’ for nothing.

-Jon J.

Photos: X

Wish, Layzie, and Krayzie of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony took the ATL crowd down memory lane with classic hits.

Snoop Dogg performed songs spanning five-plus albums and two decades.

The Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Miami Heat 106-82 on Sunday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Trae Young finished with 19 points while handing out two assists. John Collins also posted 13 points and 13 rebounds for his 14th doubledouble of the season.

Miami center Hassan Whiteside had just two points in the night’s loss, along with a disappointing seven from James Johnson and a mere trey from Rodney McGruder.

Soon to be retired Dwyane Wade came off the bench to contribute his 11 points.

It wasn’t the prettiest win but a win’s a win, and they needed that win to snap that losing funk the club had been in. Although Atlanta faired on the winning side, both teams struggled immensely. The Heat shot 33% and went 1 for 16 from the 3-pt line. The Hawks shot 31% with an epic 13 turnovers. With numbers like that it shouldn’t be a surprise that the halftime score was 38-37 (and yes I did say halftime).

As fans know, this is definitely a rebuilding season for the club so there’s no cause for alarm. To be honest, it’s going

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to be more like a re-build over a few seasons. The team is starting to form a bit of an identity and when they start to flow, they do get a pretty good head of steam going.

Aside from the names of Tre Young and John Collins, Hawks forward DeAndre’ Bembry had 17 points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Jeremy Lin has also been a steady contributor with 15 points and five assists.

The Hawks start a three-game road trip Tuesday starting with Toronto Raptors. After that, they’ll travel to face the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers. They’ll return to State Farm Arena Sunday, Januar 13 to host the Milwaukee Bucks.

-Jon J.

Photo: Hakim Wright

After a 119-101 loss to Toronto and a 129-120 loss to Charlotte, Atlanta fell hard to Orlando 124-108 at State Farm Arena. The Hawks allowed opposing teams to cross the century mark three nights straight with Pascal Siakem notching 33 points for the Raptors, Kemba Walker’s 37 lead the Hornets, and Nikola Vucevic guided the Magic with a double-double (19 points, 12 rebounds).

At the very least, Saturday’s match was competitive, with each team besting the other after each quarter to end the game with a nine-point difference. But today’s match was all Orlando all-night long.

The game started with promise for the Hawks. Taurean Prince stopped and hit a step-back jumper to get their first points. Then, Trae Young launched a long bounce pass to Kevin Huerter who went up hard for the two-handed dunk. Just a few minutes later, John Collins came out of nowhere and swatted away what looked to be a simple dunk for the Magic. Things were pretty even in the first (quarter) but it’s the second that would seal the fate for the Hawks.

The Magic outscored the Hawks 37-23 in the second quarter and kept that momentum to dominate the third.

Vucevic led seven players with double figures for the magic. One of the seven, D.J. Augustin, 14 points and 10 assists. Jonathan Isaac did his part contributing 17 points but impressed even more with a monster five blocks. Handling business on offense and defense on top of shooting 89.3% from the charity stripe will get the job done every time.

Atlanta will have Monday off before hosting LeBron & Co. Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena. The Hawks will be looking to end their three-game home skid.

-Jon J.

Photo: Hakim Wright

Saturday Night was a night where the visitors snuck away with a win, indicated by the Brooklyn Nets’ narrow two-point margin. The Nets did just enough in the closing minutes to snatch away a win on the road.

Youngsters John Collins and Trae Young combined for monster numbers last night.

Collins finished with a double-double (33 points and 20 rebounds) while the standout draft pick exploded with a triple-double (23 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds), the first by a rookie in Atlanta history. Collins’ 20 rebounds was a career high.

Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets with 23 points while Jared Allen was close behind with 20. Allen notched a double-double supporting his point total with 12 rebounds. The duo wasn’t so dynamic at the charity stripe, putting their team in jeopardy with a combined 15 free-throws from 24 attempts.

The two clubs were going basket for basket at one point, but the Hawks were unable to get a stop when it mattered.

Brooklyn’s win (their third straight) puts them a half-game behind the Detroit Pistons who sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks, (who are on a three-game losing streak) sit comfortably in 12th place. The Hawks will prepare for another home matchup tonight against the Pelicans and Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

-Jon J.

Photo: Hakim Wright

The Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-116 Sunday Night at State Farm Arena. On a night where several players had double figures, it was only right that a new hero emerged.

The Pelicans had a point lead after the end of the first half. Atlanta took the lead with a 12-0 run late in the third quarter. The Hawks would gain the lead in the fourth and held on for the win.

The Hawks outscored the Pelicans 34-30 in the final period.

Trae Young and John Collins stole the show just 24 hours ago, but tonight, it was Kevin Huerter. Huerter notched 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. He scored 17 of his 27 points in the second quarter.

Young, probably exhausted after last night’s run at the Nets, struggled with his shooting but still managed a double-double (10 pts, 10 rebs).

John Collins also had a double-double going 23 and 10 (points/rebounds).

Collins had back-to-back doubledouble nights and put the defense into overdrive blocking four shots.

Julius Randle and Frank Jackson led the Pelicans on the night. The two shared 23 point totals but weren’t able to pull off the win. The Pelicans have now lost three straight games, a streak the Hawks just ended tonight.

The Hawks finally get a chance to rest.

Their next game is Wednesday, March 13, at State Farm Arena, this time against the Memphis Grizzlies.

-Jon J.

Photo: Hakim Wright

The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Houston Rockets Tuesday Night at State Farm Arena. The night would be a special one as it boasted a championship celebration and two records taking form before our very eyes.

Although the Hawks lost 121-105 to the visiting Rockets, the first order of business was celebrating the team that brought an end to the championship drought, Atlanta United. The team was honored during a break and brought along the MLS Cup trophy to share with the fans.

For the Hawks, rookie sensation Trae Young put up 21 points and 12 assists on the night. His 24th doubledouble of the season is the secondmost among first-year players this season and most among Eastern Conference rookies. John Collins also had a double-double putting up 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

All of these accomplishments were overshadowed by the performance put on by James Harden. His double-double performance (31 points, 10 assists) was shared with teammate Chris Paul (13 points, 11 assists) but his 31 points are what made a statement. With that, he becomes the first player in NBA history to have scored at least 30 points against every opponent in the league.

-Jon J.

Photo: Hakim Wright

The United States Men’s National Team notched a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA. Saturday’s friendly was the second under new coach Gregg Berhalter who has implemented a new approach with the senior squad.

Berhalter’s gamble of a heavy MLS-based squad paid off as the team earned two clean sheets in their two friendlies; the first with Panama (3-0) and the second with Costa Rica (2-0). While the Yanks looked more polished in their first match against the Panamanians, they were able to gel late against the Ticos and tally two late goals to seal the victory.

In the 50′, the Americans had a good chance after a change up of play. Paul Arriola was tearing down the left wing at a good clip. He cut inside and sent a low cross to Gyasi Zardes who flicked the ball behind him to the center of the 18 cueing up Cristian Roldan who blasted it wide.

In the 53′, Nick Lima blasted a ball inside the 18 that swerved outward and hit the post. After a few ricochets, Costa Rica was able to clear the ball and avert the U.S. attack.

In the 67′, Roldan had another chance to hit pay-dirt with a long distance effort but it too clanged off the woodwork. It wasn’t until the 79′ that the Americans converted one of their chances. Jonathan Lewis sent in a long cross that found the head of Sebastian Lletget at the far post who headed in the first goal.

In the 88′, Lletget would assist the second goal after he flicked a perfect through ball to Paul Arriola who chipped the keeper.

To the hurrah of the fans and the Federation, the moving parts that created the chances were all MLS products. Jonathan Lewis (New York City FC), Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), and Paul Arriola (D.C. United) are all starters on their respective MLS clubs and either scored, assisted, or were playmakers in today’s win.

Overall, there’s not much to complain about with two wins in two matches and two clean sheets. While the first half left nothing to be desired offensively, fans can be certain that when the matches in March (Ecuador, Chile) come knocking, the high-powered European stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah will be available.

Two wins, two clean sheets, and a good look for Major League Soccer.

-Jon J.

Photo: James Lyons

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SUPER BOWL 53 Reporters surround retired NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason at Super Bowl 53 Media Day at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA - (Hakim Wright)

Throughout the week leading up to Super Bowl LIII, more than 500,000 people (including 150,000 out-of-state visitors) flocked to downtown Atlanta to experience the Big Game and the myriad of events leading up to it. Including those who engaged in Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee events throughout the year leading up to Super Bowl LIII, more than 1 million people were able to be a part of the Big Game. While the New England Patriots prevailed as Super Bowl LIII champions, the city of Atlanta proved yet again why it is the ultimate host city for major sporting events.

Here are some highlights of Atlanta’s Super Bowl Week:

• Attendance across Super Bowl LIVE and Super Bowl Experience topped 500,000

• TSA screened a record number of airport passengers in one day, with 101,999 passengers screened on Feb. 4, 2019, at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

• 1,593 private jet arrivals at Atlanta-area airports

• MARTA ran for 94 hours straight and carried more than 500,000 people throughout Super Bowl weekend, which is double the number of passengers it normally carries and included a record-breaking 270,000 riders on Saturday alone

• An NFL record 32,000 people applied for Team ATL volunteer positions and 10,000 Team ATL members demonstrated southern hospitality throughout the week

Reporters talk to former NFL Head Coach Bill Cowher at Super Bowl 53 Media Day at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA - (Hakim Wright)

Legendary Sportscaster James Brown talks to press at Super Bowl 53 Media Day at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA - (Hakim Wright)

Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots takes questions from press the day before Super Bowl 53 - (Hakim Wright)

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