The World Cup is coming to Atlanta. Advocates want unhoused residents protected, not pushed aside
Advocates for the unhoused are working to ensure they aren't pushed off the streets or out of town as the FIFA Men's World Cup comes to Atlanta.
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The World Cup is coming to Atlanta. Advocates want unhoused residents protected, not pushed aside
Advocates for the unhoused are working to ensure they aren't pushed off the streets or out of town as the FIFA Men's World Cup comes to Atlanta.
As World Cup nears, MARTA riders voice safety concerns after attacks
Following several high-profile incidents, including a deadly stabbing aboard a MARTA train, some riders say transit safety should be a top priority as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.
Less than two weeks before FIFA matches, Atlanta hotels still have rooms to fill
New numbers from the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau are showing hotels aren't seeing the surge in bookings they expected from the more than 300,000 people expected to come to Atlanta for the matches.
Atlanta crews hard at work finishing renovations before World Cup
The first FIFA Men's World Cup match in Atlanta is just around the corner, and road work and MARTA renovations are still underway.
AT&T, FirstNet providing support for first responders during World Cup
As first responders in metro Atlanta prepare for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, a major cell phone provider is making sure emergency personnel can stay connected.
Murals bringing color to Downtown Atlanta ahead of FIFA World Cup
The streets of Downtown Atlanta are coming alive with color as artists add murals ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.
How to get to FIFA World Cup matches in Atlanta: MARTA routes, parking locations, and tips for fans
Whether you are coming from across the globe or heading in from your own neighborhood, transportation officials and regional partners have laid out a clear game plan for getting fans to and from the stadium without the headache.
Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train: riders worry about World Cup safety
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Atlanta plans "Global Grub Alley" to showcase local food trucks during World Cup
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