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City: There’s more for World Cup fans downtown than fancy stadium, fest

Mayor's office advises global FIFA visitors to come early, explore broadly, support local

June 30, 2026 by Josh Green

World Cup fans give honest takes on Atlanta transit, vibes, food, more

“It’s probably as good as what America could have done”

June 22, 2026 by Amit Kamma

Neighborhood petition calls for landmark Olympic Cauldron to stay put

“Save Our Torch” campaign deems 1996 relic “essential part of our community”; rally also planned

June 22, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Old CNN Studios to morph into 'The Looking Glass' downtown

Overlooking Centennial Olympic Park, “Alice in Wonderland”-themed concept bound for The CTR

June 18, 2026 by Josh Green

City-backed market called roaring success; 2nd location coming

Downtown's Azalea Fresh Market surpasses 150,000 customers in quest to end food deserts

June 18, 2026 by Josh Green

Rundown: (Another) wave of business debuts on tap around downtown

More than a dozen openings planned between Sweet Auburn, Castleberry Hill in coming weeks

June 17, 2026 by Josh Green

Aerial tour: How downtown Atlanta is prepped for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Elsewhere, city announces free concert with Ludacris, more in Piedmont Park for Finals match

June 11, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta entertainment 'campus' in 1920s building is days from debut

Adaptive-reuse 207 Peachtree calls for six concepts (eventually) in restored, former department store

June 11, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Underground Atlanta changes in store for World Cup this week

Closer look at Upper Alabama Street refresh in store for city's "oldest entertainment district"

June 9, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta charts high on list of cities best suited for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Only Seattle is better equipped in U.S. for global soccer fan experience, according to Action Network analysis

May 29, 2026 by Josh Green

City-backed upgrades bound for Underground Atlanta for World Cup

Plaza, Upper Alabama Street changes to join wave of new public-accessible spaces downtown soon

May 18, 2026 by Josh Green

'Downtown Enterprise Zone' coming for World Cup. Will it work?

Officials: Tax legislation will cover nearly 30 acres, with goal of supercharging downtown Atlanta’s revitalization

April 23, 2026 by Josh Green

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

Castleberry Hill

In Mercedes-Benz Stadium's shadow, rentals flattened for development

Summerhill developer Carter, partners have mixed-use ambitions for Castleberry Hill parcels. Any requests?

April 2, 2026 by Josh Green

With World Cup on horizon, where ailing landmark's revival stands

Pre-2026 FIFA World Cup work at Atlanta Constitution Building enters homestretch; “The Pitch” coming soon

March 31, 2026 by Josh Green

Scope, timeline clearer for 51-story downtown ATL tower conversion

30 percent of rentals at landmark Georgia-Pacific Center to be deemed affordable, per project leaders

March 30, 2026 by Josh Green

MARTA to World Cup attendees: Don’t try driving in Atlanta

Transit agency vows safety, smooth operations when planet’s largest sporting event kicks off in three months

March 12, 2026 by Josh Green