Atlanta will close its World Cup run with a free 'A Celebration of Sound & Soccer' at Piedmont Park on July 19, featuring a World Cup final screening and Ludacris.

Six Flags Over Georgia says Georgia Gold Rusher will remain closed for the rest of the 2026 season while the manufacturer upgrades ride vehicles. The park expects to reopen the coaster in 2027.

Marietta's Fourth in the Park will pack the Square with a morning parade, daytime concerts and a big fireworks finale next Saturday.

Fun Spot America will close its Fayetteville park on Aug. 2, 2026, ending operations at the Atlanta attraction and affecting staff, reservations and season-pass holders.

A SkyScreamer swing at Six Flags Over Georgia paused earlier this month, leaving riders suspended high above the park before crew members lowered them safely.

A visitor from Atlanta hit a $10.3M Megabucks jackpot at Westgate Las Vegas after a $5 wager, the resort said.

Next weekend's Atlanta Beltline Fest will turn Pittsburgh Yards into a free two-day World Cup celebration with match screenings, music and local vendors.

A free neighborhood watch party for Team USA will fill Historic Fourth Ward Park Friday with jumbo screens, food vendors and a cooling station as temperatures rise.

Cosm Atlanta opened a 70,000‑sq‑ft venue with an 87‑ft, 12K LED dome at Centennial Yards on June 10, offering shared‑reality sports and immersive shows ahead of the World Cup.

State Farm Arena's Summer Kickoff ATL stacks big-name acts this June and July. Tickets and a 'Golden Ticket' promotion are part of the lineup.

DreamHack turns the GWCC into a global gaming festival this weekend, with IEM Atlanta, Call of Duty League Major III and more than $1.4M in prizes.

Thrillz Atlanta opens June 10, 2026 at 4280 Northeast Expressway with a 35‑ft mega slide, a 40‑ft drop tower and 20+ attractions mixing VR, rides and obstacle courses.

Ludacris will be inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta on June 1, honoring his music and civic work.