Atlanta FIFA World Cup withdrawal is real, but there’s hope
An AJC reporter and Atlanta native reflects on what was, what is and what could be.
Credit many for Atlanta’s World Cup success, but no one more than Arthur Blank
Without him, city’s identity as a soccer town deserving of world’s biggest single-sport tournament wouldn’t have happened.
Goooooaaaaal! World Cup success positions Atlanta for greatness.
Several factors lead to the city passing the test, from the airport to MARTA and from downtown development to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It’s ready for the next big event.
Tyler Perry Studios adds virtual production-enabled soundstage
The announcement signals Perry’s push to incorporate more emerging technologies into his namesake campus.
Who has come and gone in Atlanta radio and TV in 2026
Some of the biggest arrivals, departures and changes in Atlanta media involve personalities like Big Tigger, Kristin Klingshirn and David Chandley.
The inaugural Buford Highway Arts Festival amplifies the voices of those who live there
Festival organizers hope to provide space for students and budding artists in their own community.
Dispel myths about Cumberland Island with some facts about the community
This place is big enough to welcome both the public visitor and the private property holder to enjoy its beauty.
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The AJC's award-winning editorial cartoonist gives his take on the news.
July 21, 2026Mississippi officials offer too much certainty in Nolan Xavier Wells’ death
Nolan Xavier Wells went with friends for a July 4 excursion in Mississippi and he never came back. Officials say no foul play is suspected, but the quick certainty is unjust.
July 21, 2026Atlanta’s Black businesses are under threat. Here’s how we can save them.
What we are asking for is not radical. It is a recognition that commercial space is a community asset. The market alone will not protect it.
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PHOTOS: Trump draws supporters, protesters for Atlanta visit
President Donald Trump visits Cobb County in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to promote his Trump Accounts initiative.
PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta
The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
PHOTOS: Fans gather at Piedmont Park to watch the World Cup finals
Fans watched the World Cup finals during a watch party in Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Afterward, Ludacris and Young Jeezy performed during a free concert.
