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Tue, April 21, 2026
Atlanta City Council carved out a massive World Cup entertainment district downtown, though councilmembers pumped the brakes on the open container piece after Castleberry Hill residents asked for more time to weigh in. A Midtown crane idle for four years has neighbors worried their building could be taken out by a storm. And Edibles.com, the hemp-derived lifestyle brand from Edible Arrangements' parent, opened its first retail store in Inman Park.
Lead story Fox 5 Atlanta
Atlanta City Council Approves Downtown World Cup Entertainment District, Open Container Piece Stripped
The district covers Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, the World of Coke, and Georgia Aquarium from June 11 through July 19. Councilmember Jason Dozier pulled the open container provision before the final vote, saying downtown and Castleberry Hill residents needed more time to weigh in.
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