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Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival: Hours shortened in expectation of major storm

June 18, 2026 8:56am EDT

A looming threat of severe storms could disrupt outdoor viewing plans for upcoming World Cup matches.

Atlanta World Cup hotel demand falls short of hype, officials say

June 8, 2026 6:16pm EDT

Atlanta hotel World Cup bookings are unexpectedly lagging just one week before the massive soccer tournament begins.

Atlanta World Cup security: FBI announces massive tournament safety plan

May 28, 2026 5:33pm EDT

The FBI Atlanta office unveiled its comprehensive public safety and counterterrorism infrastructure Thursday.

World Cup Atlanta: Team and superstar player cheat sheet for casual fans

May 27, 2026 11:54am EDT

This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.

Atlanta 911 dispatchers move to 12-hour shifts ahead of World Cup

May 26, 2026 4:56pm EDT

Atlanta public safety leaders announced that the federal government will fully reimburse $42 million in local overtime costs for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Georgia fans pick final resting places at stadiums

May 26, 2026 6:00am EDT

A new survey found Georgia sports fans would most want their ashes scattered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons release full 2026 NFL schedule

May 14, 2026 7:37pm EDT

The Atlanta Falcons released their 2026 schedule, which includes a historic international matchup in Madrid and three straight prime-time appearances.

Fourth show added for Usher, Chris Brown at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium

April 23, 2026 8:08pm EDT

Usher and Chris Brown added a fourth show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Nov. 11 due to high fan demand.

Usher and Chris Brown add third Atlanta show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

April 22, 2026 6:11pm EDT

Usher and Chris Brown are adding a third performance to their R&B Tour stop in Atlanta this November.

Fans hit with delays in final FIFA World Cup ticket sales phase

April 2, 2026 8:12am EDT

Fans trying to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ran into major technical issues and long wait times during the final sales phase, which opened Wednesday.

No horsing around! Mounted units prepare for FIFA World Cup in Atlanta

February 5, 2026 10:52pm EST

Atlanta Police and Cobb County Sheriff units are conducting joint training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

As Atlanta prepares to host World Cup matches, FIFA reports 500M ticket requests

January 15, 2026 10:04pm EST

Global demand is unprecedented, with the FIFA World Cup recording over 500 million ticket applications for the 2026 tournament.

Indiana beats Oregon in Atlanta to secure national title spot

January 9, 2026 11:28pm EST

No. 1 Indiana advances to the national championship after a dominant 56-22 victory over Oregon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday.

Thousands of fans ready for Peach Bowl tonight in downtown Atlanta

January 9, 2026 1:20pm EST

Thousands of fans from Indiana and Oregon are pouring into downtown Atlanta ahead of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

MARTA CEO says Atlanta transit ready for FIFA World Cup: ‘Safe, clean, reliable service’

January 8, 2026 6:40pm EST

MARTA will increase train frequency and deploy national security reinforcements to manage heavy World Cup transit demand.

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl: IU vs Oregon | Everything you need to know before you go

January 7, 2026 9:45pm EST

A comprehensive guide to the 2026 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl for fans attending the high-stakes College Football Playoff semifinal between Indiana and Oregon.

SEC Championship: Georgia Bulldogs defeat Alabama to claim title

December 6, 2025 7:57pm EST

Georgia defeated Alabama to win the SEC Championship and strengthen its position in the College Football Playoff rankings.

2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: Who will play in Atlanta?

December 6, 2025 1:31pm EST

Atlanta will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — including a semifinal — with Spain, Morocco, South Africa, Haiti and others set to play;.