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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 police target pop-up parking lots ahead of World Cup

Atlanta police are launching strict enforcement crackdown on illegal parking lots and unpermitted street vendors ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

World Cup Atlanta: FIFA Fan Festival, other big watch parties

Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.

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

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

Atlanta lifts boil water advisory

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management lifted a boil water advisory Saturday morning for customers across the downtown corridor after testing confirmed the water is safe.

Four people injured in downtown Atlanta shooting

Atlanta police are searching for suspects after a shooting in the area of Forsyth Street left four people injured.