Decatur Square businesses boom during 2026 World Cup, WatchFest
Local restaurants and bars in Decatur Square are reporting record crowds and sales as soccer fans flock to the area for World Cup matches and WatchFest events.
College Park receives complaints about special meeting held in Savannah
The State of Georgia is stepping in about a special meeting held by College Park City Council in Savannah over the weekend.
Local dispensary shares thoughts on Georgia's new medical marijuana law
The new law, known as the "Putting Georgia Patients First Act," includes changes such as removing the previous 5% THC potency cap on medical products and broadening the types of products dispensaries can sell.
College Park residents call for transparency after Savannah special meeting
The special meeting of the College Park City Council took place in Savannah, hundreds of miles away from the metro Atlanta city, over the weekend.
Metro Atlanta organizations sending supplies to Venezuela after earthquakes
Businesses and organizations are working together to send supplies to Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes killed more than 900 people and injured thousands more.
Tornado watch expires for Atlanta, dozens of Georgia counties
The National Weather Service placed much of metro Atlanta and central Georgia under a tornado watch through Thursday night as severe storms move across the state.
Colombia vs. Uzbekistan FIFA watch party draws huge local crowd
A massive turnout of Colombian soccer fans packed Las Delicias de La Abuela in Doraville, Georgia, to watch the Colombia-Uzbekistan FIFA Men's World Cup match.
Mableton residents press for answers on $21M public safety proposal
At a packed town hall, Mableton residents raised tough questions about costs, transparency, and the city's future police force.
Atlanta 1996 Olympics key players reflect ahead of FIFA Men's World Cup
Thirty years after the Olympics brought the world to Atlanta, the city is once again will welcome sports fans during the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.
Atlanta artists spotlight city's soccer culture for FIFA World Cup
As the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup approaches, local artist Joseph Veazey and collaborator Gavin Guidry unveil the hand-illustrated 'Atlanta Soccer Map.'
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.
Atlanta nonprofit cafe serves up hope and opportunity for youth
Atlanta's Cafe Momentum is a nonprofit serving up good food while changing the lives of youth and young adults who have had direct contact with the juvenile justice system.
FBI share details on 2026 Men's World Cup security in Atlanta
Just as the City of Atlanta is preparing for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, so are local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Community leaders weigh in on Fulton County Jail's new plan for misdemeanors
Some advocates say the new plan to not accept certain misdemeanor bookings into the Fulton County Jail is a good first step.
How Atlanta first responders plan to keep World Cup fans safe
As Atlanta prepares for the FIFA World Cup, city officials and first responders are unveiling detailed plans to keep residents and visitors safe.