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Your guide to the 21 murals Atlanta is using to welcome the World Cup

Your guide to the 21 murals Atlanta is using to welcome the World Cup. Regardless of the subjects, artists and organizers mainly want to make a strong impression on guests.

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Atlanta Opera’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ brings ‘Ring’ cycle to blazing finish

Atlanta Opera's magisterial production of “Twilight of the Gods,” the grand finale of the four-year "Ring" cycle, marks the first time the entire opera was staged in Atlanta.

Assembly bandshell

Assembly Studios installs bandshell, plans World Cup watch party

It’s a permanent community fixture that activates Assembly Studios in Doraville beyond film and television production.

Georgia Entertainment Scene
Decatur Square
HAPPENING TODAY

Decatur WatchFest, celebrating World Cup, starts today. Here’s what to know.

Here’s what to expect if you plan to catch the Decatur WatchFest, which will coincide with FIFA World Cup and feature acts like Big Boi and Indigo Girls.

Fan Fest
HAPPENING TODAY

FIFA Fan Fest kicks off today at Centennial Park, runs through July 15

Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest will include many acts with Atlanta ties such as Davido, CeeLo Green, Ludacris, Killer Mike, Nappy Roots and Hero the Band.

‘Scooby-Doo’ live action series set to shoot in metro Atlanta

‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ series shooting in metro Atlanta, adds cast members

Netflix is shooting a live-action “Scooby-Doo” TV series in Atlanta. New cast members have been added to the production, which began in April and runs through September.

Food & Dining
South Downtown tour

Downtown Atlanta restaurant list: Where to eat near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

A guide to more than 70 restaurants that are within walking distance of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.

Monday Night Brewing the Grove

The Atlanta Beltline restaurant list: The Northwest Trail

This edition of the AJC’s Atlanta Beltline restaurant series explores food and drink options in two open segments of the Northwest Beltline Trail.

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8 Atlanta pop-ups you can’t miss this week

Looking for something to eat this week? From smashburger-powered USA World Cup watch parties to global tamales in Avondale Estates, here’s Punk Foodie’s must-try pop-up list.

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Why the South can’t agree on its own history

The Center (CTR) Atlanta

South Downtown green, an atrium at CNN’s old home debut ahead of World Cup

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Plan your long weekend in metro Atlanta: Festivals, fireworks and more

Volunteers get ready for the start of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta in 2023. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Volunteers needed for 2026 Peachtree Road Race

Smyrna Splash Pad

Plunge into summer at metro Atlanta pools, splash pads and water parks

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd won’t let talk show cancellation get her down

CNN Weather

CNN hunts for audiences beyond cable. Weather app is part of that strategy.

Marietta Greek Festival

The ultimate weekend checklist: 10 metro Atlanta events you absolutely need to check out

Cosm World Cup

Can’t get World Cup tickets? An immersive alternative is coming to Atlanta.

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How Ted Turner built CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network

Fountain of Rings

Ways to have fun near Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the FIFA World Cup