By Mellanda Reese · Jun 8, 2026
He put in $5,000 for a stake in the company behind Forge Atlanta, the $3.8 billion South Downtown project. Terrence Ruffin says the share certificates never came. His account, and why he is still filing complaints, is a reminder to ask the hard questions before you wire money into any Atlanta deal.
Downtown Atlanta's city-backed grocery concept blew past expectations. Now Azalea Fresh Market is expanding to Southwest Atlanta.
Soccer suites with foosball tables, an AR art installation, and Trader Vic's luau watch parties. Hilton Atlanta is the fan HQ downtown needs.
Six hundred volunteers put in 3,000 hours beautifying South Downtown Atlanta ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Here's what went down.
Invest Atlanta approved $925K to upgrade Underground Atlanta before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. New seating, murals, and a pop-up soccer pitch are coming.
The former W Atlanta Downtown is now the JW Marriott, fully reimagined with new dining and a rooftop bar. Rooms hit $1,000+ during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Downtown Atlanta's Five Points area is finally getting real housing. Five Peachtree Senior brings 65 rent-capped senior units to Peachtree Street by 2027.
Leasing is open at 85 Peachtree St., a 1899 South Downtown building reborn as 26 loft apartments. No parking, 14-foot ceilings, World Cup incoming.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest is taking over Centennial Olympic Park. Tickets range from free to $10,000.
Webstar Technology Group has defaulted on the mortgage for the Forge Atlanta site. What does it mean for South Downtown's future?
Atlanta's hosting a free 16-day FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park this summer. The world is coming to the Atlanta and if you're a local business you need to get involved.
For nearly a decade, South Downtown Atlanta has been waiting. Now Atlanta Ventures is betting that daily activity — not big promises — is what finally turns the Terminal District around.
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