Atlanta considers downtown open container district ahead of World Cup
Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier is proposing a new open container district downtown ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup.
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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.
Spending by undisclosed donors in Georgia's GOP governor primary has soared to $13.5 million, fueling fierce competition as the race heats up.
Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier is proposing a new open container district downtown ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup.
Police identify the suspect as Medicus Brown, 44, after a man is critically injured in a shooting at the Decatur Library.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
With thousands of Haitians working in Atlanta, many under Temporary Protected Status, the Trump administration's plan has left them in fear, an immigration attorney said.