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PHOTOS: Atlanta gets ready for its World Cup close-up
Atlanta is putting its best foot forward for the world and the World Cup. Murals, banners, new construction and the rebranded Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) will welcome soccer fans. The games start in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
 FIFA Fan Festival preps
Fifa preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Fifa preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
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Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
FIFA prep around downtown Atlanta, Georgia
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 FIFA Fan Festival preps
 FIFA Fan Festival preps
 FIFA Fan Festival preps
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
 FIFA Fan Festival preps
 FIFA Fan Festival preps
 FIFA Fan Festival preps
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Stadium gets ready for the World Cup
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FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
FIFA preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
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The Atlanta skyline is shown along Centennial Olympic Park Drive as a large billboard shows advertisements promoting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Stadium’s first World Cup match is on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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A Mexico supporter celebrates at the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after Mexico scored the first goal.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest starts in downtown Atlanta

Soccer fans turn out for World Cup festivities at Centennial Olympic Park. Mexico faced South Afrida Thursday on the first day of FIFA World Cup action.

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The Atlanta skyline is shown along Centennial Olympic Park Drive as a large billboard shows advertisements promoting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Stadium’s first World Cup match is on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

PHOTOS: Atlanta gets ready for its World Cup close-up

Atlanta is putting its best foot forward for the world and the World Cup.

Anita Safo, Reja Made, Tochi Ezeokonkwo and Leslie Jonah dine at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)
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Credit: Frankie Cole

PHOTOS: West African restaurant Le Nouveau Maquis

The popular eatery opened a second location in Tucker in February.

Georgia Bulldogs players celebrate after winning the NCAA Super Regional series by defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs 11-9 at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens.
Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia baseball on its way to College World Series

The Georgia Bulldogs held off Mississippi State for the second straight day Sunday to come away with a 11-9 victory and win the Athens Super Regional, earning a trip to the Co...

Georgia Tech's Kent Schmidt (10) reacts after Oklahoma hit a solo home run against Tech during the 10th inning to win the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)
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Credit: Erik S. Lesser for the AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses pivotal game to Oklahoma in baseball regionals

The Yellow Jackets, a No. 2 overall seed fielding their most acclaimed team in program history, didn’t make it past the Atlanta Regional.

Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms (left) and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff campaign together at the Tabernacle in Atlanta on May 31, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms hit campaign trail

Sen. Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joined forces in a rally for each other's election bids.

Alpharetta, Ga: "Weird Al" Yankovic playing "Canadian Idiot" at Ameris Bank Ampitheatre. Yankovic played a stunningly wide array of his humorous songs Sunday night along with matching costume changes and video montages. Photo taken Sunday May 31, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 060126 weird al (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)
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Credit: Ryan Fleisher

PHOTOS: "Weird Al" Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic graced his largest Atlanta stage ever in his lengthy career, drawing more than 10,000 fans to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta May 31, 2026.

Georgia Tech's Ryan Zuckerman hits a two-run single against Oklahoma during the third inning of the Atlanta Regional game Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta. Tech lost 15-8, setting up a rubber match with Oklahoma on Monday that will decide who advances. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech baseball falters in Atlanta Regional final

Georgia Tech lost 15-8 Sunday, setting up a rubber match with Oklahoma on Monday that will decide who advances.