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Centennial Yards bags iconic hotel brand for downtown mega-build

Virgin Hotels signed as key component of rising Entertainment District near Atlanta stadiums

April 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Monumental new mural transforms former CNN Center wall

HENSE installation part of ongoing arts push at The CTR before 2026 FIFA World Cup

April 16, 2026 by Josh Green

As new system is implemented, MARTA faregates are open (for now)

Transit agency issues pointers for riding during better Breeze's tap-to-pay "transition period"

April 6, 2026 by Josh Green

Photos: Where historic South Downtown rebirth stands as World Cup nears

From barbecue to transit, plans call for a dozen key openings in coming weeks

March 27, 2026 by Josh Green

MARTA's upgraded tap-to-pay system goes live in days

New better Breeze fare collections called “especially convenient” for 2026 FIFA World Cup visitors; closures remain

March 20, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Plans unveiled for ATL's World Cup celebrations, zones, more

Immersive FIFA Fan Festival™ set to overtake Centennial Olympic Park—for more than a month

March 13, 2026 by Josh Green

Outlook getting clearer for 'signature,' under-construction Beltline park

Revised goal is to open bulk of Enota Park project prior to 2026 FIFA World Cup, Beltline leaders report

November 21, 2025 by Josh Green

South Downtown seeks short-term World Cup tenants to fill space

Meanwhile, burgeoning district signs another permanent eatery for Broad Street slot

November 11, 2025 by Josh Green

Photo tour: Where South Downtown's painstaking rebirth stands now

In terms of pre-FIFA World Cup openings, "the groundswell is coming," developers stress

August 11, 2025 by Josh Green

Former CNN Center revival vows to open before Atlanta’s World Cup

Overhauled atrium, exterior upgrades, massive art installations on tap at The Center, per CP Group

July 29, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Multi-block South Downtown streetscape overhaul in works

$6M Historic Broad Streetscape project calls for upgrades between MARTA hubs before World Cup

June 16, 2025 by Josh Green

Landmark Atlanta tower plans new 'front porch' in advance of World Cup

Lobby upgrades, possible signage atop building in store for downtown’s 191 Peachtree

June 16, 2025 by Josh Green

Studio reimagines abandoned Atlanta stadium as green, urban oasis

Sound like a plan?

May 27, 2025 by Josh Green

Two-stage live music venue to claim Underground Atlanta parking garage

Formerly located in Midtown, 181,000-square-foot Ravine adds to growing downtown concert options

May 23, 2025 by Josh Green

Following upgrades, Atlanta's other airport says bring on World Cup

Fulton County Executive Airport gearing up for expected influx of international flights

May 1, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: A decade later, historic stadium in downtown Atlanta's shadow still rots

Plans to revive Herndon Stadium before Atlanta’s 2026 FIFA World Cup haven’t materialized

April 17, 2025 by Josh Green

Poll: Atlanta's official World Cup '26 poster is here. How's it look?

Skyline-heavy surrealist work depicts ATL landmarks from airport to Krog Street

March 24, 2025 by Josh Green

Q&A: Four years later, the outlook on Underground Atlanta

Heads of storied downtown district talk World Cup, momentum, and difficulty of large-scale development

January 24, 2025 by Josh Green