World Cup Atlanta: Matches, fan events & more this week and beyond

World Cup action returns to Atlanta this week with key matches, Fan Festival concerts, Decatur WatchFest events and a look ahead to the knockout rounds and semifinal.

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.

Chattahoochee River fish kill: Peachtree Creek tunnel under investigation

Atlanta Watershed Management hired outside contractors to investigate a massive Chattahoochee River fish kill that happened last month.

Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade marches through Atlanta

The historic Sweet Auburn district hosted Atlanta's 12th annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade on Saturday morning.

PHOTOS: USA vs. Australia FIFA Fan Fest in Atlanta

Futbol fans packed the FIFA Fan Fest in downtown Atlanta on June 19, 2026 to watch Team U.S.A. secure a thrilling 2-0 victory over Australia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Check out our favorite moments.

Dalton 5-year-old on life support in Atlanta after heart surgery

The parents of a 5-year-old North Georgia boy are asking for prayers and support as their son remains in critical condition following his third open-heart surgery.

Atlanta Black history museum celebrates Juneteenth legacy

The APEX Museum in downtown Atlanta celebrated Juneteenth on Friday by honoring the historical legacy of freedom and showcasing the birthplace of a global communication effort.

2 women accused of drugging man, stealing luxury watches in Atlanta

Investigators are searching for two women accused of drugging a man inside a Buckhead home and stealing a luxury watch collection worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Proposed bill could eliminate primary property taxes in 100 counties

Georgia lawmakers are fast-tracking a controversial tax swap proposal that could drastically alter homeowner obligations by reducing property tax bills in exchange for a slight increase in local sales taxes.

Team USA: Soccer fans flood downtown Atlanta after shutout victory

Thousands of ecstatic soccer fans flooded Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon as Team USA claimed a historic victory to advance to the tournament's knockout rounds.

Why an Atlanta group is paying jail bonds for dads this weekend

A local non-profit organization is stepping in to free non-violent offenders from the Atlanta City Jail this Father's Day weekend to reunite them with their families.

Atlanta HBCU Alliance to award $12K in grants at annual 5K

The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance is set to award up to $12,000 in scholarship book grants to Metro Atlanta students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities this fall. 

World Cup Atlanta: Fan Festival gates reopen after brief closure

A capacity crowd forced officials to temporarily shut the gates at Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon just hours after the fan festival reopened from severe weather disruptions. However, the gates have since reopened.

Atlanta man arrested after assault at Monroe assisted living home

Monroe County deputies arrested a 39-year-old Atlanta man Friday morning after he allegedly broke into an assisted living home, assaulted an employee and stole computer equipment, according to the sheriff's office.