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Construction workers pour concrete into forms along Bishop Street near 17th Street in West Midtown Atlanta in 2024 as they work on a mixed-use project called UrbA ATL. Much has changed over the past 30 years in Atlanta, both the city and the region, in terms of size, diversity, and population. (John Spink/AJC 2024)

From the Olympics to World Cup, here’s how Atlanta changed over 30 years

While the story of the World Cup’s influence has yet to be written, here are some ways in which the Atlanta of today looks different since the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.

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It’s no Taylor Swift concert: World Cup home rental demand muted, say hosts

“I can name a half a dozen other events that have shown way more demand than the World Cup,” one short-term rental operator said as World Cup demand appears soft so far.

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Car shopping? There are more choices than ever

Even if you’re a car buyer with highly niche needs, there’s almost certainly a vehicle, be it new or used, to meet your demands.

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Altera Festival introduces AI-curious to emerging technology in film

The festival showcases how AI, extended reality, spatial computing and other emerging technologies can reshape the creative process.

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Dennis Quaid starring in new AMC ‘Thunder Road’ series shooting in Georgia

NASCAR is partnering with AMC on its new "Thunder Road" series, about a stock car racing family, which will begin filming in Georgia in August.

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DOJ OKs Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, combining film studios, CNN and CBS

The merger could mark a new chapter for the Atlanta-based Turner networks, which have been passed along in a never-ending carousel of deals.

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Torry Wallace (right) waits with friends and family in Terminal North for a flight to Las Vegas at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 19, 2024. A massive outage affected Microsoft users around the globe and Atlanta-based Delta grounded its entire global flight schedule. (John Spink/AJC 2024)

DOT drops investigation of Delta for CrowdStrike outage

The federal government has backed off scrutiny of how Delta compensated passengers during the 2024 meltdown.

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After Spirit exit, other airlines flood into its former Atlanta routes

Atlanta passengers are still left with a net loss in seats and only two ultra-low cost carriers.

A new sphere, screening tech and parking: How the Atlanta airport has prepared for FIFA

Sphere, parking and security upgrades ready at Atlanta airport for World Cup

A new digital sphere in the atrium, security upgrades and a parking deck are just some of the projects the airport has unveiled just in time for FIFA World Cup.

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At historically pricey World Cup, Atlanta tickets are cheaper, but not a bargain

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