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Peachtree Road Race 2026 Draws 56,000 Runners for 57th Fourth of July Running in Atlanta
The 57th Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race sent roughly 56,000 runners down Peachtree Road on July 4, 2026, keeping Atlanta’s signature Independence Day tradition and the largest 10K in the world intact despite dangerous heat. Kenya’s Patrick Kiprop and Ethiopia’s Tsigie Gebreselama claimed the elite men’s and women’s titles on a course that ran from Buckhead to Midtown. Key Takeaways The 57th Peachtree Road Race drew about 56,000 participants along the 6.2-mile route from Lenox Square in Buckhead to Piedmont Park in Midtown. Patrick Kiprop of Kenya defended his men’s title in 27:37, while Tsigie Gebreselama of Ethiopia won the women’s race in 31:02. Wheelchair division
Peachtree Road Race 2026 Draws 56,000 Runners for 57th Fourth of July Running in Atlanta
The 57th Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race sent roughly 56,000 runners down Peachtree Road on July 4, 2026, keeping Atlanta’s signature Independence Day tradition and the largest 10K in the world intact despite dangerous heat. Kenya’s Patrick Kiprop and Ethiopia’s Tsigie Gebreselama claimed the elite men’s
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 the region as firms consolidate operations near Georgia’s talent base and infrastructure. The moves span at least four headquarters announcements since February 2026, and they arrive alongside
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
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Enacts Citywide Moratorium on New Self-Storage Facilities to Protect Affordable Housing Parcels
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens signed an executive order establishing a temporary citywide moratorium on new self-storage facility developments to safeguard vital land
Nourish + Bloom Opens Country’s First Container-Based 24/7 AI Grocery Store at Pittsburgh Yards: What the Model Means for Southwest Atlanta
A shipping container in southwest Atlanta’s Pittsburgh Yards is now the country’s first container-based, 24-hour, AI-powered grocery store — and it sits
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
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
Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Atlanta Media Mogul, Dies at 87
Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who built a global media empire from a single
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