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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

Atlanta scores $25M for Five Points MARTA station redo

Funding is part of RAISE Grants for infrastructure projects just announced by U.S. Department of Transportation

August 11, 2022 by Josh Green

One of Atlanta's tallest hotels begins to rise up downtown

World’s first ground-up Signia by Hilton hotel back on track after pandemic delays

August 8, 2022 by Josh Green

Poll: Do you think downtown's highway-capping 'Stitch' will happen?

With World Cup on horizon, encouraging signs for Atlanta's "front yard"—including federal funding—abound. But is it too ambitious?

August 3, 2022 by Josh Green

New bus service from Atlanta to mountain casino launching soon

Day trips will connect from downtown MARTA station to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

August 2, 2022 by Josh Green

Photos: Margaritaville, Club Wyndham tower is open for business downtown

200-room “urban oasis” on Centennial Olympic Park called Atlanta’s first vacation club resort property

July 26, 2022 by Josh Green

Centennial Yards megaproject vows to be mostly complete for World Cup

New visuals show how Southeast's largest sports entertainment district is planned to mesh with downtown Atlanta stadiums

July 7, 2022 by Josh Green

Underground Atlanta redevelopment lands longstanding local brewery

Plans call for indoor-outdoor taproom, restaurant to reclaim the old Atlanta Visitors Center

July 6, 2022 by Josh Green

City planner: How Atlanta can shine when World Cup comes to town

We need to learn from missteps of 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, while focusing on today's shortcomings, columnist posits

June 30, 2022 by Josh Green

Filings: Centennial Yards high-rise hotel, apartments move forward

Plans call for nearly 600 hotel rooms, rentals to rise from Gulch near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

June 21, 2022 by Josh Green

Photos: After years of controversy, downtown's Margaritaville debuts

Jimmy Buffett's laidback eatery anchors dual-branded resort tower in Atlanta's tourism mecca

June 20, 2022 by Josh Green

Fresh renderings: How downtown's Mitchell Street could come to life

Marketing materials lend context for development plans near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

June 3, 2022 by Josh Green

This neighborhood-connecting downtown bridge is becoming real

Off-limits to cars, Nelson Street bridge replacement links Castleberry Hill to downtown, Centennial Yards

June 2, 2022 by Josh Green