Atlanta Magazine

Public safety plays a critical role in economic growth. Sandy Springs and Troup County show how strong law enforcement, community partnerships, and business engagement help attract investment, support workforce development, and create thriving local economies.

Seven days a week, more than 300 volunteers make rounds to bagel shops across more than a dozen Georgia counties, all of them part of the sustainable nonprofit Bagel Rescue, to donate to food pantries around the state.

It's the $1 billion dollar question: What prompted FIFA to choose Atlanta as one of the host cities for this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™? The answer is the same one that lures companies from all over the world to Georgia: the state’s robust economy, strong infrastructure, and cooperative culture.

Arthur Blank believed that Atlanta could become a world soccer capital, but not everyone was convinced. Fast-forward and Blank’s pro soccer team, Atlanta United, regularly sets MLS attendance records, and Atlanta will host eight FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, including a semifinal.

Even though Harry Connick Jr. has been performing since age 5, he’s still excited every time he takes the stage. The popular crooner takes the stage at Chastain Park July 11.

The Revolutionary War lasted eight long years, and in the same period, Georgia had nine governors cycling—or getting shot—out of office. Meet these historical politicians and celebrate the 250th birthday of America at the Georgia Capitol Museum’s new “Faces of the Revolution” tour, which runs through year’s end.

Once FIFA World Cup 2026™ fans have seen Atlanta, an easy road trip beyond the capital will reveal a whole different side of Georgia. From the folklore and forests of its mountains to the rich heritage of its coastal cities and islands, you’ll find spectacular scenery and surprises within just a few hours’ drive.

This Fourth of July, 60,000 runners will line up near Lenox Square Mall for the 57th iteration of the world’s largest 10-kilometer race. It has a new name, the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, but the beloved course—and its brutal “Cardiac Hill” that starts at mile 3—remains the same. Here are some stats about this world-famous event.

To celebrate the Atlanta History Center's centennial—which coincides with the nation’s 250th birthday—the center will unveil six ambitious new exhibitions. Debuting this month is More Perfect Union, a centerpiece exhibition that explores Atlanta’s role in the Civil War.

In this image collection, seven photographers showcase how the waterways of the region connect us, inspire us, and provide endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation.