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One lane reopens on Atlanta interstate after major flooding
Officials said the flooding is causing major headaches for drivers in downtown Atlanta.
With 65,000 spectators expected per match at Atlanta Stadium, which seats 73,019, traffic during the World Cup will be a major factor for anyone commuting in and around the city, whether they have a ticket or not.
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Atlanta airport expecting nearly 3 million people during Memorial Day travel
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 2.7 million passengers over the Memorial Day travel period.
Thrillz Atlanta, a new indoor amusement park in metro Atlanta off of Spaghetti Junction, offers attractions like a 35-foot slide and airbag obstacle courses.
If Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport moves to a privatized screening model, it would be the the largest airport in the country using it.
Atlanta rapper Killer Mike announced a new rent-to-own housing initiative through his real estate company. The program aims to help families transition from leasing homes to homeownership. The initiative is already pursuing development sites across metro Atlanta.
Mayor Andre Dickens said the “It’s a Penalty” campaign is leading the initiative as thousands of soccer fans prepare to travel to Atlanta.
A decade ago, Atlanta was ranked 51st the annual ParkScore Index. Now the "City in a Forest" has broken into the top 20.