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The Atlanta Hawks became the first franchise at State Farm Arena to adopt OneCourt — a haptic device that lets blind and low-vision fans follow live basketball through vibrations — proving that downtown Atlanta's arenas can be for everyone.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Filipino restaurant Estrellita is moving from Grant Park to 115 Broad St. SW in South Downtown.
Owner Malcolm Voltaire pours sorrel, hibiscus and ginger into drinks at a Sweet Auburn shop built on Black business history.
A newly formed nonprofit will oversee building parks atop the Downtown Connector from Piedmont Avenue to West Peachtree — 14 acres of green space estimated at $713 million, modeled on the Beltline's governance. Phase 1 targets 2027 groundbreaking.
Infrastructure work is underway on Trinity Central Flats, a 218-unit, all-affordable project at 104 Trinity Ave. that has been in the pipeline since the end of the pandemic, with a projected opening in late 2027.
With 150 days until the first match, Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium are deep into World Cup preparations—from natural grass installation to fan festival planning in Centennial Olympic Park. Organizers say both ticket holders and those without tickets will have ways to experience the tournament.
CIM Group's transformation of the 50-acre Gulch into a mixed-use neighborhood is one of the South's largest construction projects — with Hotel Phoenix open, entertainment district rising, and thousands of apartments coming.
The Gameshow Studio opened in January 2026 at 22 Park Place SE, sharing space with Spin Art, offering a 60-minute hosted game-show experience with a stage, lighting, and buzzers for groups.
MARTA says the Atlanta Streetcar will resume service on its downtown loop Feb. 3, after Georgia Power utility work forced a suspension that began in early September.
Metro Atlanta's dining landscape experienced significant shifts as 2026 began, with notable relocations at Lee + White, closures at Ponce City Market, and a new Ethiopian restaurant debuting at Switchman Hall.
The sisters behind 26 Thai, Pink Lotus and Blackjack are opening a Northeastern Thai tapas restaurant on the ground floor of the Mitchell.
Senator Reverend Warnock visits the SoDo office. Scaffolding comes down at 85 Peachtree, 115 Broad, 185 Mitchell, and 97 Broad, revealing restored facades. Atlanta Tech Village is bringing a community workspace downtown. And 154 days remain until kickoff.
Atlanta developer Carter is studying potential opportunities for roughly 8 acres south of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Castleberry Hill, on land owned by Falcons owner Arthur Blank. The mixed-use project would add housing and retail to a rapidly transforming corridor near the stadium.
New financing for the 265-key Candler Hotel, the 1904 tower at 127 Peachtree St. NE in downtown Atlanta.
For New Year's Eve 2025, Atlanta officials replaced the traditional Peach Drop with a drone and fireworks show designed to be visible across the entire city — transforming the celebration from a downtown gathering into a citywide spectacle.
