Hundreds of soccer fans gather at Decatur Watchfest for World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement packed Decatur Square as hundreds of fans gathered at Decatur Watchfest for a multi-match viewing party.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement packed Decatur Square as hundreds of fans gathered at Decatur Watchfest for a multi-match viewing party.
Felon faces life in federal prison in 2025 Atlanta homeless camp shooting
Alexander Wood faces a federal firearm charge in Atlanta after allegedly shooting at a homeless encampment and running from police.
Alexander Wood faces a federal firearm charge in Atlanta after allegedly shooting at a homeless encampment and running from police.
How an Atlanta man went from prison cell to transportation CEO
An Atlanta native who completely turned his life around after serving prison time is now operating his own golf cart business to shuttle soccer fans.
An Atlanta native who completely turned his life around after serving prison time is now operating his own golf cart business to shuttle soccer fans.
Atlanta Fan Fest hits maximum capacity for World Cup match
The FIFA Fan Fest hit maximum capacity Wednesday as thousands of soccer fans flooded downtown Atlanta.
The FIFA Fan Fest hit maximum capacity Wednesday as thousands of soccer fans flooded downtown Atlanta.
World Cup Atlanta: Inside the massive cultural celebration
Soccer fans have flooded downtown Atlanta for the FIFA Fan Festival, bringing high energy, diverse cultures, and large crowds to the city.
Soccer fans have flooded downtown Atlanta for the FIFA Fan Festival, bringing high energy, diverse cultures, and large crowds to the city.
Free Moroccan fan celebration opens ahead of World Cup match
A vibrant two-day cultural celebration is transforming downtown Atlanta as soccer fans gather ahead of Morocco's highly anticipated World Cup match against Haiti.
A vibrant two-day cultural celebration is transforming downtown Atlanta as soccer fans gather ahead of Morocco's highly anticipated World Cup match against Haiti.
Free Wi-Fi hits Atlanta: Where you can connect
Atlanta officials began testing free public Wi-Fi hotspots at Centennial Olympic Park and other major hubs.
Atlanta officials began testing free public Wi-Fi hotspots at Centennial Olympic Park and other major hubs.
World Cup Atlanta: Police report 8% crime drop during first week
Atlanta police reported that downtown crime dropped 8% during the first week of the FIFA World Cup tournament.
Atlanta police reported that downtown crime dropped 8% during the first week of the FIFA World Cup tournament.
World Cup Atlanta: Quarter-million fans pack downtown festival
Downtown Atlanta hosted tens of thousands of Spain and Saudi Arabia soccer fans for its third 2026 FIFA World Cup match.
Downtown Atlanta hosted tens of thousands of Spain and Saudi Arabia soccer fans for its third 2026 FIFA World Cup match.
Atlanta Fan Fest: Thousands gather downtown for World Cup celebration
The Atlanta Fan Fest drew thousands of soccer fans downtown to celebrate the historic World Cup tournament on Saturday.
The Atlanta Fan Fest drew thousands of soccer fans downtown to celebrate the historic World Cup tournament on Saturday.
Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival: Hours shortened in expectation of major storm
A looming threat of severe storms could disrupt outdoor viewing plans for upcoming World Cup matches.
A looming threat of severe storms could disrupt outdoor viewing plans for upcoming World Cup matches.
Federal task force grounds unauthorized drones over Atlanta World Cup crowds
Federal agents arrested a repeat deportee in Atlanta after catching him illegally flying a drone during the FIFA World Cup festivities.
Federal agents arrested a repeat deportee in Atlanta after catching him illegally flying a drone during the FIFA World Cup festivities.
Atlanta soccer transformation: Upgraded streets and tight security welcome fans
Downtown Atlanta has been transformed into a vibrant soccer wonderland ahead of international matches.
Downtown Atlanta has been transformed into a vibrant soccer wonderland ahead of international matches.
MARTA train death: Man hit while trying to climb back onto platform
A man trying to pull himself out of a transit trackway died Saturday morning after an oncoming MARTA train struck him at the Civic Center Station, according to transit officials.
A man trying to pull himself out of a transit trackway died Saturday morning after an oncoming MARTA train struck him at the Civic Center Station, according to transit officials.
Thousands gather at Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival despite extreme heat
Centennial Olympic Park transformed into a massive celebration of global culture on Saturday as thousands of soccer fans packed downtown Atlanta for day three of FIFA's Fan Festival.
Centennial Olympic Park transformed into a massive celebration of global culture on Saturday as thousands of soccer fans packed downtown Atlanta for day three of FIFA's Fan Festival.
Why the Atlanta Olympic Cauldron is relocating to Centennial Olympic Park
Georgia State University is teaming up with civic leaders Andrew Young and Billy Payne to relocate the iconic 1996 Olympic Cauldron.
Georgia State University is teaming up with civic leaders Andrew Young and Billy Payne to relocate the iconic 1996 Olympic Cauldron.
Atlanta murals: 150 local artists transform city walls for FIFA crowds
Atlanta invested $5 million to paint 35 legacy murals ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.
Atlanta invested $5 million to paint 35 legacy murals ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.
Atlanta World Cup hotel demand falls short of hype, officials say
Atlanta hotel World Cup bookings are unexpectedly lagging just one week before the massive soccer tournament begins.
Atlanta hotel World Cup bookings are unexpectedly lagging just one week before the massive soccer tournament begins.
Atlanta World Cup prep: Nonprofit launches massive downtown cleanup Saturday
With Atlanta preparing to take center stage on the international scene, one local nonprofit is stepping up to help spruce up the city before the crowds arrive.
With Atlanta preparing to take center stage on the international scene, one local nonprofit is stepping up to help spruce up the city before the crowds arrive.
World Cup: Atlanta readiness questioned by local coalition
Atlanta World Cup readiness is facing heavy scrutiny from local advocacy coalitions as massive construction and infrastructure projects continue.
Atlanta World Cup readiness is facing heavy scrutiny from local advocacy coalitions as massive construction and infrastructure projects continue.