The 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapped in downtown Atlanta this week after a wild England versus Argentina semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, closing out four years of buildup and reshaping a chunk of the city along the way. Decatur's free WatchFest packed the Square for the same match, and the city says one World Cup upgrade is sticking around: 60% fewer potholes downtown. In the West End, Soul Vegetarian, Atlanta's oldest Black-owned vegan restaurant, closed after 47 years. Atlanta marks 30 years since the 1996 Olympics with a documentary screening, the Decatur Book Festival announced its fall author lineup, FNF Hot Burger is heading to Phipps Plaza, and Decatur native Jordan Walker took home the MLB Home Run Derby title.
Atlanta's World Cup Goes Out With a Bang After England-Argentina Semifinal
Four years of buildup ended Wednesday in downtown Atlanta, where an England versus Argentina semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium capped the biggest sporting spectacle the city has hosted since the 1996 Olympics.
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
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Decatur WatchFest Packs the Square for Argentina's Upset of England
Soccer fans filled Decatur Square on a humid Wednesday afternoon to watch Argentina stun England in the World Cup semifinal on the free public screens.
Arts & Culture
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Atlanta Marks 30 Years Since the 1996 Olympics With a Documentary Screening
A screening of the local film 'The Games in Black & White' at the Tara Theatre celebrates three decades since the torch touched down at Atlanta City Hall.
- Decatur Book Festival Reveals Its First Wave of 2026 Authors Rough Draft Atlanta
Food & Drink
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Soul Vegetarian, Atlanta's Oldest Black-Owned Vegan Restaurant, Closes After 47 Years
The West End institution served its last meals on July 12, ending a run that fed generations of intown diners across nearly five decades.
- FNF Hot Burger Is Bringing Its Spicy Smash Patties to Phipps Plaza What Now Atlanta
Business & Tech
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Downtown Atlanta Has 60% Fewer Potholes After the World Cup Road Push
The city says a pre-tournament infrastructure effort left downtown pavement rated 'good' instead of 'fair,' and the improvement is here to stay.
Sports
1 storyHome Run Derby Champ Jordan Walker Got His Start in Decatur
The slugger who took home this year's MLB Home Run Derby title traces his baseball roots back to Decatur.