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U-Haul Smash-and-Grab Hits Downtown Atlanta Streetwear Store
A U-Haul truck crashed into a downtown Atlanta streetwear store at 131 Walker Street SW around 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in what police are investigating as a coordinated burglary. Three masked male suspects repeatedly rammed the rental truck into Identity ATL until the building’s wall gave way, entered through the damaged structure, and fled with multiple items in a white pickup truck, according to WSB Radio. Key Takeaways Three masked suspects rammed a U-Haul truck into Identity ATL at 131 Walker Street SW around 4:40 a.m. on July 8, 2026, breached the wall, and stole multiple items before fleeing in a white
U-Haul Smash-and-Grab Hits Downtown Atlanta Streetwear Store
A U-Haul truck crashed into a downtown Atlanta streetwear store at 131 Walker Street SW around 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in what police are investigating as a coordinated burglary. Three masked male suspects repeatedly rammed the rental truck into Identity ATL until
Atlanta City Council Passes 180-Day Moratorium on Self-Storage Construction to Protect Commercial Corridors
The Atlanta City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 26-O-1396 on July 7, enacting a 180-day moratorium on the construction of new self-storage facilities across the city. Sponsored by District 9 Councilmember Dustin Hillis, the ordinance halts the acceptance of all new building permits, land disturbance permits, special use permits, special
Machine Investment Group and Lionshead Capital Partners Acquire 641-Room Atlanta Airport Marriott
Machine Investment Group and Lionshead Capital Partners have acquired the Atlanta Airport Marriott, a 641-room full-service hotel adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Metro Atlanta Corporate Relocations Grow as Companies Consolidate Operations in Georgia
Metro Atlanta added a series of corporate headquarters relocations across the first half of 2026, drawing technology, healthcare, and manufacturing companies into
Stone Mountain Park Launches 250th Anniversary Drone Show for Atlanta’s Largest Fourth of July Celebration
Stone Mountain Park will stage the largest Fourth of July production in its history this week, running a six-night Fantastic Fourth Celebration
England Beats Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta as World Cup Fever Grips Downtown
England came from behind to defeat Congo DR 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on July 1, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to send the
Events Not to Miss in Metro Atlanta This Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend
Metro Atlanta residents will find dozens of weekend events spanning Juneteenth commemorations, FIFA World Cup screenings, and Father’s Day activities June 19 to 21, 2026. The convergence of three
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival Returns to Piedmont Park June 19–21, Anchoring the City’s Densest Cultural Weekend of the Summer
The 14th annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival opens Friday, June 19, at Piedmont Park and runs through Sunday, June 21, placing one of the Southeast’s largest Juneteenth
Cape Verde Stuns Spain 0-0 in Atlanta’s World Cup Debut as City Projects $503 Million in Economic Impact Across Eight Matches
The first World Cup match in Atlanta history delivered one of the tournament’s defining upsets before the city had even finished processing what it means to host the world’s
Three Confirmed Measles Cases in Unvaccinated Metro Atlanta Family After International Travel
Georgia public health officials are tracing potential exposures across metro Atlanta after confirming three new
Atlanta Sisters Naco and Nari Roberson Open Bosque Café, Anchoring a Southwest Atlanta Revival
In southwest Atlanta, where decades of disinvestment have shaped what residents see on every corner,
Two Hantavirus Patients Transported to Emory University Hospital After Cruise Ship Outbreak
Two patients exposed to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
African American History in Atlanta
Few cities have shaped African American history as profoundly as Atlanta. From the Civil Rights Movement to
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