World Cup fever intensifies as FIFA Fan Festival surpasses 250,000 visitors and USA prepares for Thursday's must-watch clash with Turkey. Decatur WatchFest packed the square Friday night for USA's 3-1 win over Australia. The Hawks lock up CJ McCollum on a one-year deal and trade for Aaron Wiggins ahead of the NBA Draft. Atlanta's bikeability ranking improves, though infrastructure gaps remain. City officials hire investigators to probe the Chattahoochee River fish kill tied to Peachtree Creek. Restored footage from the legendary 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival will debut at Pullman Yards. And an Atlanta man walks free after two decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit.
World Cup Fever: Fan Festival Tops 250,000 as Atlanta Gears Up for USA vs Turkey
The FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park has welcomed a quarter-million visitors since the tournament began, with organizers adding an extra night Thursday for the crucial USA-Turkey Group D finale.
Development & Housing
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16-Home Development The Row 900 Breaks Ground in Peoplestown
A new 16-home infill project called The Row 900 is going up on the 900 block of Hank Aaron Drive in Peoplestown, right on the path of MARTA's new Rapid A-Line. Homes range from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet with prices starting around $600K.
World Cup
1 storyDecatur Square Erupts as USA Beats Australia 3-1 in World Cup Thriller
Thousands packed the renovated town square Friday night for Decatur WatchFest '26, celebrating Team USA's advance to the knockout round on three big screens.
Business & Economy
2 storiesHawks Lock Up CJ McCollum, Trade for Aaron Wiggins Ahead of NBA Draft
Atlanta signed the veteran guard to a one-year, $21 million deal and acquired Wiggins from Oklahoma City as the team reshapes its roster for next season.
Transportation & Infrastructure
1 storyAtlanta's Bikeability Ranking Improves, But Infrastructure Gaps Persist
The city has climbed in national cycling rankings thanks to BeltLine expansion and new protected lanes, though connectivity challenges remain for many neighborhoods.
Government & Policy
2 storiesGeorgia Survivor Services and Shelter Programs Face $13 Million Budget Cut
Gov. Brian Kemp cut funding for domestic violence shelters, survivor support services, and child advocacy programs as part of sweeping budget reductions, leaving providers struggling to maintain capacity.
Crime & Safety
2 storiesCity Hires Investigators to Probe Chattahoochee River Fish Kill Tied to Peachtree Creek
Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management brought in outside contractors to determine what caused thousands of fish to suffocate in the river last month.
Community & Culture
1 storyRestored Footage of 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival to Debut at Pullman Yards
Never-before-seen film from the legendary festival featuring Jimi Hendrix, the Allman Brothers, and Bob Seger will premiere at the Kirkwood venue this summer.