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The Looking Glass Is Coming to The CTR in 2027
Attractions

The Looking Glass Is Coming to The CTR in 2027

By Mellanda Reese · Jun 8, 2026

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The $5,000 Lesson Behind a $3.8 Billion Atlanta Pitch

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.

Development
South Downtown

The $5,000 Lesson Behind a $3.8 Billion Atlanta Pitch

Jun 23, 2026
Azalea Fresh Market Hits 150K Customers, Second Location Coming

Downtown Atlanta's city-backed grocery concept blew past expectations. Now Azalea Fresh Market is expanding to Southwest Atlanta.

Retail
Five Points District

Azalea Fresh Market Hits 150K Customers, Second Location Coming

Jun 23, 2026
Hilton Atlanta Goes All-In on Soccer This Summer

Soccer suites with foosball tables, an AR art installation, and Trader Vic's luau watch parties. Hilton Atlanta is the fan HQ downtown needs.

Hospitality
Centennial Hill Energy District

Hilton Atlanta Goes All-In on Soccer This Summer

Jun 14, 2026
600 Volunteers Transform South Downtown Before World Cup

Six hundred volunteers put in 3,000 hours beautifying South Downtown Atlanta ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Here's what went down.

Nonprofit & Community
South Downtown

600 Volunteers Transform South Downtown Before World Cup

Jun 5, 2026
Underground Atlanta Gets $925K Glow-Up for World Cup

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.

Development
Five Points District

Underground Atlanta Gets $925K Glow-Up for World Cup

May 27, 2026
JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown Opens Ahead of World Cup

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.

Hospitality
Centennial Yards

JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown Opens Ahead of World Cup

May 27, 2026
Five Peachtree Senior: 65 Affordable Units Coming to Five Points

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.

Development
Five Points District

Five Peachtree Senior: 65 Affordable Units Coming to Five Points

May 27, 2026
Atlanta's Original Department Store Is Now Apartments

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.

Development
South Downtown

Atlanta's Original Department Store Is Now Apartments

May 22, 2026
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Atlanta FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park: What to Know

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest is taking over Centennial Olympic Park. Tickets range from free to $10,000.

Sports
Centennial Yards

Atlanta FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park: What to Know

May 13, 2026
Forge Atlanta Developer Defaults on $33.7M Mortgage

Webstar Technology Group has defaulted on the mortgage for the Forge Atlanta site. What does it mean for South Downtown's future?

Development
Castleberry Hill Arts District

Forge Atlanta Developer Defaults on $33.7M Mortgage

Apr 22, 2026
FIFA Fan Festival Is Taking Over Centennial Olympic Park

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.

Festivals
Centennial Yards

FIFA Fan Festival Is Taking Over Centennial Olympic Park

Apr 1, 2026
South Downtown Atlanta Redevelopment: The Historic Terminal District

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.

Development
South Downtown

South Downtown Atlanta Redevelopment: The Historic Terminal District

Feb 26, 2026
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