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.