Jon Nelson

Atlanta

President and Correspondent at Georgia Public Broadcasting

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GPB, Author at Rough Draft Atlanta

1 month ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Orlando Montoya |Kristi York Wooten |Jon Nelson

By Orlando Montoya | GPB,Kristi York Wooten | GPB,Jon Nelson | GPB Credit: Photo By Kaboompics.com on Pexels.com Mana's RUTF provides nutrition for more than a million children each year. Credit: Mana via GPB Credit: Sam Crenshaw / GPB Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels
The Biggest Of Big Deals Means Latte Lath Is a Five Stripe

Feb 4, 2025 | soccerdownhere.net | Jon Nelson

The reports late Monday afternoon started the successful end of Atlanta United's pursuit of Middlesboro's Emmanuel Latte Lath. Setting a new MLS record for a player transfer fee at (a reported) $US22-million plus add-ons, the front office closes the door on this purchase as they head to IMG Academy for three more pre-season games over the next week-plus.
'It's going to be a fun ride'

Dec 14, 2024 | roughdraftatlanta.com | Pamela Kirkland |Jon Nelson

The state is preparing for the Georgia High School Football Championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 16 to 18, 2024. GPB's Pamela Kirkland spoke with Jon Nelson of GPB Sports about what to expect from the growing sport of flag football. TRANSCRIPTPamela Kirkland: Joining me now is the man who's been all over every game this season. GPB sports broadcaster Jon Nelson. Jon, thanks for joining me.
What to expect as 16 teams square off at high school tackle football state championships in Atlanta

Dec 14, 2024 | roughdraftatlanta.com | Orlando Montoya |Jon Nelson

Georgia High School Association's tackle and flag football championships begin Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. GPB is your exclusive home for live TV coverage of every game. GPB Sports' Jon Nelson helps break down the important storylines in this year's tackle football competition. Orlando Montoya: Great to have you here again, Jon. Jon Nelson: Good to be with you, my friend. Orlando Montoya: I know we're talking about flag football elsewhere on GPB radio, so let's focus on the tackle on this program.
Emory WSOC Advances To Sweet 16 In Division III Tourney

Nov 17, 2024 | soccerdownhere.net | Jon Nelson

(All photos courtesy Madison Schulte/Madison Schulte Media)The Emory Eagles advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Division III women’s soccer playoffs with a 1-0 win over Pacific Lutheran University Sunday afternoon in Northeast Atlanta. They now prepare for a matchup against the 21-0-0 Loras (IA) College Duhawks next weekend. Emory had some success with possession and attack up the left-hand side in the first fifteen minutes but didn’t get their first chance on-target until the 19th minute.
Quarterfinals complete

Jul 8, 2024 | gpb.org | Jon Nelson

Follow along with GPB Sports' Jon Nelson for daily updates from Copa América, the international soccer tournament which held two of its many games in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The United States National Men's Team were knocked out in group play - see Day 12 for that - but the tourney goes on. Quarterfinals Day Three: Now, We KnowThe matchups to determine the semifinals in the right-hand side of the bracket had a fair amount of intrigue in both.
At the epicenter of U.S. soccer, Atlanta experiences a seminal moment for the Men's National Team

Jun 28, 2024 | roughdraftatlanta.com | Jon Nelson

It is a testament to Atlanta - "Soccer City, USA" - that just over 59,000 people made it to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch the U.S. Men's National Team take on Panama in match day two of the Copa America Thursday. The fans of the red, white, and blue came to a dinner-hour kickoff and fought traffic, rolling roadblocks, and detours to see what was a seminal moment in the tenure of U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter and the host country of the tournament.
At the epicenter of U.S. soccer, Atlanta experiences a seminal moment for the Men's National Team

Jun 28, 2024 | gpb.org | Jon Nelson

It is a testament to Atlanta - "Soccer City, USA" - that just over 59,000 people made it to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch the U.S. Men's National Team take on Panama in match day two of the Copa America Thursday. The fans of the red, white, and blue came to a dinner-hour kickoff and fought traffic, rolling road blocks, and detours to see what was a seminal moment in the tenure of U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter and the host country of the tournament.
U.S. Soccer breaks records

Apr 8, 2024 | gpb.org | Jon Nelson

Atlanta's reputation as a hub for soccer is growing, as two April events planted the city more firmly on the map for fans of the sport. In addition to being the home of the 2018 MLS champions Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to host an array of global soccer tournaments, including last weekend's SheBelieves Cup. That international soccer friendly set an attendance record at the Benz on April 6 as the United States Women's National Team defeated Japan and Canada beat Brazil.
Communities Burst with Pride Over Appearances in Title Games

Dec 5, 2023 | gpb.org | Jon Nelson

We’re this/close to the 2023 championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium... It’ll be three days of learning about the rest of us by all of us as we watch... So, what I tried to do this time was check in on some of the towns that will be making their way to cheer on their teams in Atlanta and see what the “official” thoughts are from each place... Let’s start with our friends in Perry and Stockbridge...