‘Love to see more people taking MARTA:’ System reports record ridership during World Cup
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority says it has moved 1.7 million people to World Cup festivities since events began June 11.
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‘Surrounded by greatness:’ Thousands lace up to raise money for HBCU students, promote wellness
An annual 5-kilometer race to fund scholarships for students of historically Black colleges and universities drew the largest crowd Saturday in its nearly two-decade history, with more than 4,000 people turning out.
Metro Atlanta Amusement park to close in a few weeks; owner cites low attendance
After 36 years, the fun will soon come to an end an old favorite among amusement park fans in metro Atlanta.
Drivers hope new Georgia 400 interchange will shorten commutes
After several delays, a new interchange is open on Georgia 400.
‘Extremely excited:’ Forsyth County encouraged by NHL chances, project could soon break ground
A developer is getting close to breaking ground on a massive project that could include a professional hockey arena in Forsyth County.
‘An unbelievable feeling:’ Ecstatic fans descend on Atlanta for third World Cup match
Fans poured into downtown Atlanta Sunday for the city’s third World Cup match as Spain and Saudia Arabia met at the Atlanta Stadium.
City shuts down free festival celebrating World Cup and Father’s Day, citing safety concerns
The organizer of a free festival designed for inner-city families to experience the excitement of the World Cup says her permit was abruptly revoked, with police showing up to turn vendors and attendees away.
FIFA World Cup: US match with Australia increases Fan Fest energy
Thousands of soccer fans packed into Centennial Olympic Park to watch the U.S. Men’s National Team take on Australia on Friday.
FIFA World Cup: Fans don’t let rain put a damper on their celebrations
Tens of thousands of soccer fans poured into downtown Atlanta for the city’s second FIFA World Cup match between South Africa and Czechia. The match ended with a 1-1 tie.
