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.