Atlanta Daily News

South Downtown Atlanta neighborhood transformation into a world stage for FIFA World Cup 2026

Daily Cover Story

South Downtown's Transformation: How a Neglected Atlanta Neighborhood Became a World StageOnce overlooked, South Downtown has become Atlanta's most ambitious urban transformation project — a neighborhood now at the center of the city's World Cup preparations and long-term revitalization strategy.

Atlanta Beltline free autonomous shuttle service launching on the Westside

Local News Atlanta Beltline Launches Free Autonomous Shuttle Service On The Westside

Atlanta FIFA World Cup 2026 opening with Spain on the field June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Local News Atlanta Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain Takes The Field June 15 At Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Google $1 million commitment to South Georgia watershed conservation near data center

Local News Google Commits $1 Million To South Georgia Watershed Conservation Near Data Center

Georgia Republican primary runoff election heading to June 16 as governor's race remains unsettled

Local News Georgia Primary Runoff Heads To June 16 As GOP Governor's Race Remains Unsettled

Sports

Atlanta hosting eight FIFA World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through July 15

Sports Atlanta Plays Host To The World: Eight World Cup Matches At Mercedes-Benz Stadium Through July 15Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches through July 15, making Atlanta one of the most visited host cities in the tournament. Here's what fans and residents need to know.

Atlanta Braves celebrating best record in baseball at 45-21 heading into mid-June 2026

Sports Atlanta Braves Lead All Of Baseball With Best Record At 45-21 Heading Into Mid-June

Sports Atlanta Falcons Set Franchise Record In Sacks In 2025 Season; Defense Leads Offseason Optimism

Sports Atlanta Hawks Coach Quin Snyder Signs Multi-Year Extension To Continue Building Around Young Core

State News

State News Georgia Governor's Race Will Shape The State's Future: Economy, Education, And Energy On The Line

State News Georgia Legislature Budget Raises Questions About Per-Pupil Spending In Fast-Growing Atlanta Suburbs

State News Georgia Immigration Debate Intensifies As Federal Enforcement Expands And Workforce Gaps Widen

State News Georgia Medicaid Cuts Threaten Pediatric Therapy Providers Serving Children With Special Needs

Sports Atlanta Braves Launch New Local Broadcast Network, Partnering With Hawks For Programming

Sports Georgia Bulldogs Win NCAA Super Regional, Advance To College World Series

Sports Georgia Tech Eliminated In NCAA Baseball Regional As ACC Tournament Run Comes To End

Politics

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones vs. Rick Jackson Georgia Republican governor runoff stakes

Politics Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Vs. Rick Jackson: What's At Stake In Georgia's Republican Governor RunoffThe June 16 Republican governor runoff will define Georgia's political direction for years to come. We examine where each candidate stands on taxes, immigration, and the state's economic future.

Georgia Election Board member Janice Johnston resignation

Politics MAGA-Backed Georgia Election Board Member Janice Johnston Resigns

Politics Special Election Called To Fill Rep. David Scott's Congressional Seat Following His Death

Politics Georgia Supreme Court Ruling On Congressional Redistricting Reshapes 2026 Race Map

Politics Atlanta City Council Budget Battle Heats Up As World Cup Infrastructure Costs Come In Higher Than Expected

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety MARTA Ramps Up Security And Capacity For World Cup Match Days At Atlanta Stadium

Crime & Safety Atlanta Crime Rates Show Improvement Heading Into World Cup, But Disparities Persist

Crime & Safety Atlanta Emergency Management Develops World Cup Mass Casualty Response Plan

Crime & Safety Atlanta Beltline's New Autonomous Shuttle Raises Questions About Liability And Safety Oversight

State News

Georgia housing shortage worsening as World Cup real estate speculation drives up prices

State News Georgia Statewide Housing Shortage Worsens As World Cup Real Estate Speculation Drives Up PricesWorld Cup real estate speculation has pushed prices to record highs across metro Atlanta, widening the housing crisis that was already straining Georgia's fastest-growing counties.

State News

Georgia power grid under pressure from data center growth and EV adoption demand surge

State News Georgia's Power Grid Faces New Pressure As Data Centers And EV Adoption Drive Demand SurgeA surge in data center construction and electric vehicle adoption is pushing Georgia Power's grid to its limits. State regulators are weighing major investments that will affect utility rates for years.

ArcelorMittal Building Solutions opening first North American headquarters in Macon Georgia

Business ArcelorMittal Building Solutions Opens First North American Headquarters In Macon, Georgia

Business South Downtown Atlanta Tech Redevelopment Hits Stride With Spain's Casa España Showcase

State News Georgia Governor's Race Will Shape The State's Future: Economy, Education, And Energy On The Line

State News Georgia Immigration Debate Intensifies As Federal Enforcement Expands And Workforce Gaps Widen

Lifestyle

Atlanta packed summer 2026 calendar of events and how to enjoy them without overheating

Lifestyle Atlanta's Summer Calendar Is Packed — Here's How To Enjoy It All Without Melting

Ireland building business and cultural ties in Atlanta ahead of FIFA World Cup despite not qualifying

Lifestyle Ireland Builds Business And Cultural Ties In Atlanta Ahead Of World Cup Despite Not Qualifying

Traffic

MARTA 2026 World Cup service expansion with new fare technology and Beltline integration

Traffic MARTA 2026 Update: World Cup Service Expansion, New Fare Technology, And Beltline Integration

Guide to driving to Atlanta stadium for FIFA World Cup parking and traffic tips

Traffic Driving To Atlanta Stadium For The World Cup? Here's Everything You Need To Know

Traffic Atlanta Commuter's Guide 2026: I-285, I-75/85, And The Connector — Worst Spots And Best Alternatives

Atlanta Beltline new green space and trail extension completed ahead of World Cup deadline

Traffic Atlanta Beltline Delivers New Green Space And Trail Extension Ahead Of World Cup Deadline

Traffic Atlanta's Biggest Road Projects In 2026: I-285/SR-400 Interchange, Beltline Bridges, And More

Weather

Weather Atlanta Summer Weather Guide: Heat, Humidity, Pop-Up Thunderstorms, And World Cup Forecast

Weather Atlanta's Summer 2026 Forecast: Above-Normal Rainfall Ahead Of Biggest Event Season In City History

Weather Fall In Atlanta: Football Season Weather, Brilliant Foliage, And What To Expect

Weather Severe Spring Storms Bring Flash Flooding To Atlanta Metro In April 2026

Weather Spring In Atlanta: Azalea Season, Severe Storm Risks, And What March Through May Brings

Weather Winter In Atlanta: Ice Storms, Rare Snow Events, And How To Prepare For Unpredictable Cold