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Officials: Downtown hotel overhaul to finish before FIFA World Cup

JW Marriott previews “complete transformation” of former W Atlanta – Downtown near Centennial Olympic Park

February 25, 2026 by Josh Green

In downtown Atlanta, ‘playful’ and ‘social’ hotel sets opening date

City’s latest Moxy-branded lodge to include Eggslut eatery, rooftop component called Jagger Suite

February 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Former CNN Center announces new tenant slate, reopening date, more

Atlanta’s largest bar, Mastro’s Ocean Club, Robert Montwaid food hall in offing, per owners CP Group

February 18, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Entertainment 'campus' bound for 1920s building before World Cup

207 Peachtree calls for six concepts under one roof in restored, former downtown Atlanta department store

February 18, 2026 by Josh Green

Safe streets advocates to rally for Peachtree Street upgrades (again)

Mid-block crossing on signature downtown street crucial after traffic fatalities, say Propel ATL and allies

February 10, 2026 by Josh Green

Officials: A year later, skyscraper’s housing conversion ‘progressing’

Plans call for remaking landmark Georgia-Pacific Center into apartments, retail, entertainment, more

February 3, 2026 by Josh Green

Downtown 'jewel' of a hotel conversion shows signs of life

Origin Hotel Atlanta concept has grappled with construction delays on Pryor Street

April 22, 2024 by Josh Green

$100M ‘FutureVerse’ museum floated for downtown Atlanta

District’s first new major attraction in two decades could draw in 1.2M annual visitors, its backers predict

April 17, 2024 by Josh Green

Study: Mixed-use tower, bus hub viable near Stitch project, MARTA

“Exhaustive analysis” conducted for potential sites within 1/4 mile of MARTA’s Civic Center station

April 16, 2024 by Josh Green

Should Mercedes-Benz's 'Backyard' be plowed for more development?

As World Cup nears, GWCCA issues call for redevelopment of Home Depot Backyard

April 10, 2024 by Josh Green

'World-class' overhaul planned for CNN Center, a downtown landmark

Meet... "The Center"

April 4, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Centennial Yards unveils next phase for Atlanta's Gulch

8-acre district planned as “center of gravity” for 2026 World Cup

March 25, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta BeltLine rail supporters plan downtown rally

As debate heats up, BeltLine Rail Now calls for mayor to uphold campaign promises; others unsold

March 20, 2024 by Josh Green

Poll: How fit will downtown Atlanta be for hosting World Cup 2026?

Faced with recent turbulence, the city's oldest historic district will welcome the world in 27 months

March 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Feds announce $207M windfall for downtown Stitch, BeltLine link

Lion's share of funding will cover Connector-capping park's initial phase

March 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: Atlanta's civil, human rights museum lifts veil on expansion

Project will temporarily close National Center for Civil and Human Rights in 2025

March 11, 2024 by Josh Green

Downtown Walgreens in landmark building to shutter soon

Petition to save Peachtree Street retailer called it a crucial downtown resource

March 11, 2024 by Josh Green

Underground Atlanta reveals new venue (with food component)

Primed for music and comedy, "Altar" concept also aims to activate historic Kenny's Alley

March 7, 2024 by Josh Green