We are tracking what’s happening in downtown Atlanta as more than 100,000 people are expected to converge each day for Final Four basketball games, fan festivities and free concerts.
12:17 p.m. Someone up there likes Atlanta — perfect weather all weekend and, despite big crowds downtown, no major incidents reported. Check back Monday morning as we countdown to the big game between Louisville and Michigan.
10:44 p.m. And that's a wrap — Dave Matthews Band leaves the stage after performing nearly three-hour set.
10:29 p.m. Tomahawk chop breaks out at Centennial Park concert for Bravos, coming off a 5-1 homestand and a series sweep of the Cubs.
10:04 p.m. They're still jamming at Centennial Park — Dave Matthews Band on stage for two hours and counting.
8:30 p.m. An estimated crowd of 40,000 has filled Centennial Park to capacity, park officials say.
7:57 p.m. Centennial Park officials say they have reached capacity — all entry gates are now closed. The Dave Matthews Band is scheduled to take the stage in a few minutes.
7:20 p.m. Hopefully Monday night's game is as competitive as the just-completed NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship, won by the Drury (Mo.) Panthers, 74-73.
6 p.m.: Sting is next at Centennial Olympic Park. Follow @ajc_music on Twitter for concert updates.
4:25 p.m.: The Braves beat the visiting Cubs, 5-1, for series sweep.
4:10 p.m.: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals due up next on the stage at Centennial Olympic Park.
4:08 p.m.: It's Drury vs. Metro State for the NCAA Division II men's basketball national crown at the Georgia Dome. Again, admission is free!
3:45 p.m.: Atlanta police said it has been "smooth sailing" downtown.
2:30 p.m: Amherst claims the NCAA Division III men's basketball national title with an 87-70 victory over Mary Hardin-Baylor.
2 p.m.: Centennial Olympic Park opens for the Capital One Jamfest. Indie folk rockers Blind Pilot due to kick things off at 2:30 p.m.
1:35 p.m.: The Braves are hosting the Cubs at Turner Field. Follow the game here.
12:30 p.m.: Amherst is taking on Mary Hardin-Baylor for the NCAA Division III men's basketball national championship at the Georgia Dome. And it's free!
12:05 p.m.: The Final Dribble continues. Mayor Reed says Final Four weekend has been going very well, Channel 2 reports.
Noon: Channel 2 Action News reports crowds already are evident downtown.
10:15 a.m.: Registration should be well under way for the Final Dribble — an event featuring up to 3,000 kids dribbling basketballs down one mile of Andrew Young International Boulevard. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Mayor Kasim Reed will lead the way.
10:05 a.m.: Warning for those of you heading downtown today: map of road closures.
9:55 a.m.: It's going to be a beautiful day in Atlanta. Check out the forecast here.
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