Atlanta activists plan protest outside Mayor Dickens' State of the City address
Community activists plan to protest outside Atlanta Symphony Hall on Wednesday as Andre Dickens delivers his annual State of the City address.
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Community activists plan to protest outside Atlanta Symphony Hall on Wednesday as Andre Dickens delivers his annual State of the City address.
City leaders say a month-long WatchFest in Decatur could draw thousands of visitors daily, generating jobs, tourism spending, and a major boost for local businesses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With FIFA hoping to make its mark on the ATL, the city is getting ready for its appearance on the world stage.
Atlanta's plan to protect human rights during the 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing criticism from a coalition of community organizations that say the city ignored their input while developing the framework.
As the city prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Atlanta leaders have unveiled a new Human Rights Action Plan designed to ensure the global event reflects the city's values of inclusion, dignity, and fairness.
With chants of "A-T-L" echoing across the trading floor, Georgia leaders rang the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday morning, marking just over 100 days until the first FIFA World Cup 2026 match kicks off in Atlanta.
A high demand for places to stay in Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup has Airbnb offering hundreds of dollars in incentives to new hosts.
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Airbnb says demand for places to stay is already soaring, and the company is now offering cash incentives to homeowners willing to open their doors.
Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier is proposing a new open container district downtown ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
A new report finds that Airbnb guests visiting Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup could generate about $70 million in economic activity, support hundreds of jobs, and boost local businesses during and after the tournament.
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host eight matches, including a semifinal, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The United States is coming to Atlanta to face off against Belgium and Portugal in two friendlies ahead of the World Cup.
After a lackluster year for tourism, the U.S. is likely to see a jump in international visitors for the 2026 World Cup, economists say.
The Big Boi concert is the first announcement in a series of concerts in conjunction with match watch events throughout the 34 days of the FIFA World Cup '26 tournament.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is out for the entire 2026 season and will lose his $15 million salary after his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.
A longtime Atlanta Police Department employee who oversees the agency's mounted patrol horses has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the city, alleging she was retaliated against after raising concerns about the treatment of the animals.
Prosecutors say the Smyrna couple used the millions they stole from Amazon using fake vendors to buy a home, luxury cars, and more.
Just a few months ago, Latonya Hendrix was spending her days walking dogs through Atlanta neighborhoods. Today, she is mastering Asian Fusion grooming at Jazzy Pawz Pet Care Suites, under the mentorship of Andrea Jenkins.
In a heated committee hearing, Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff pressed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on why she was at the FBI's search of Fulton County's election hub and what threat Iran may pose to the U.S.