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After 50 years of love and loss, an Atlanta record store is ready to celebrate
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PHOTOS: Best of World Cup in Atlanta
Atlanta rolled out the red carpet for the world and transformed into a hub for 2026 World Cup fans with eight games and multiple days of official FIFA Fan Fest activities and

PHOTOS: Physicality marks England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinal in Atlanta
England and Argentina were physical from the start of their semi-final match. There were six combined fouls in just the first 10 minutes of the semifinal.

PHOTOS: Argentina, England fans descend on Atlanta
Argentina and England fans descend on Atlanta for the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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Are 60,000 cameras making Atlanta safer?
Atlanta is the most surveilled city in America. 60,000 cameras. Drones. Facial recognition. But is all that making Atlanta safer?































