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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport Braces for 2.7 Million Passengers Over Memorial Day Travel Period
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is preparing for one of the heaviest holiday travel surges in its history, with officials projecting roughly 2.7 million passengers will move through the facility during the Memorial Day travel period — about 100,000 more than the same window in 2025. The forecast, announced by airport officials on Wednesday, May 20, marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season at the facility that has held the title of world’s busiest passenger airport for more than two decades. The Memorial Day travel period kicked off Wednesday and continues through Wednesday, May 27. “Memorial Day marks the start of one of our
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport Braces for 2.7 Million Passengers Over Memorial Day Travel Period
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is preparing for one of the heaviest holiday travel surges in its history, with officials projecting roughly 2.7 million passengers will move through the facility during the Memorial Day travel period — about 100,000 more than the same window in 2025.
Coca-Cola’s Origins Trace To A Single Atlanta Pharmacy Counter
One of the world’s most recognized beverages began not in a factory or a boardroom but at a soda fountain on a downtown Atlanta street, where a struggling pharmacist hoped he had finally landed on a product that would sell. The drink he carried over in a jug that
Food That Rocks 2026 Returns to Sandy Springs June 4 With 25+ Restaurants
Sandy Springs turns its civic plaza into a four-hour tasting hall on Thursday, June 4, when Food That Rocks returns to City
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Launches Major Concourse Expansion and Baggage Modernization
The management of a premier international aviation hub requires a continuous, deliberate balancing act between current operational demands and long-term capacity forecasting.
How Coca-Cola, Delta, Home Depot, and UPS Built Atlanta Into the No. 1 Sports Business City in America
The Sports Business Journal ranking that placed Atlanta first among American sports business cities for 2026 made headlines as a victory over
Atlanta Film Production Rebounds in 2026 as a Superman Sequel and Studio Slate Fill Soundstages
Metro Atlanta’s film economy is showing signs of life again. After a year in which cameras went quiet across much of the region, the city’s soundstages and back lots
MARTA CQ400 Trains Set for Early June Launch as World Cup Nears Despite Pending Safety Tests
Atlanta’s transit agency has set a date for one of the most-watched debuts of its modernization push, even as questions linger over whether the new fleet will be fully
World Cup One Month Out as Atlanta Prepares to Host Eight Matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The countdown is officially on. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approximately one month away from kicking off in Atlanta, the city is in final-preparation mode for what local
Is Atlanta the Birthplace of Hip-Hop? A Look at the City’s History and Modern Dominance
The short answer is no. Hip-hop was born in the Bronx, New York, in the early 1970s, with most historians pointing to a 1973 block party hosted by DJ
First Aid and Immediate Response for Heat-Related Emergencies
As Atlanta heads deeper into the warm season, public health officials, emergency responders, and medical
Habitat for Humanity Returns to Atlanta for the 40th Carter Work Project — First Time Since 1988
In the southwest Atlanta neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, the frames of 24 new homes are
South Georgia Wildfires Destroy Homes and Force Evacuations as Drought Grips the State
SAVANNAH, April 29, 2026 — Two massive wildfires are burning through south Georgia, consuming more
Piedmont Park Activities: Discover Atlanta’s Outdoor Oasis
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Piedmont Park is a green oasis that offers a
Where Atlantans Are Eating This Holiday Season Across the City
December in Atlanta hits different once the holiday lights come on and the weather finally
Atlanta Halal Fest at Atlantic Station: A Global Flavor Journey
Atlanta is stepping up its culinary game with a fresh and exciting addition to its
Exercise Your Brain: Science-Backed Benefits of Cardio for Mental Clarity
For a long time, most people thought of exercise, especially cardio, as something purely for
Metro Atlanta Celebrates Day of the Dead: Norcross, Woodstock & Plaza Las Américas Events
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a deeply cherished cultural event
Lessons from Japanese Culture for a Better Life
Japanese culture offers a wealth of timeless wisdom that can be applied to enrich our