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It was a glorious spring for the Atlanta Braves. They roared out to a huge lead in the National League East and held the...

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.

Ted Turner, Atlanta’s beloved, inimitable “Captain Outrageous” and “the Mouth from the South,” died on May 6. The visionary CNN founder, Atlanta Braves owner, environmentalist, philanthropist, yachtsman, humanitarian, restaurateur, 1977 America’s Cup winner and Time magazine’s 1991 Man of the Year was 87.

Bobby Cox was the Braves for many people, a leader who not only oversaw win after win on the field but plucked talented youngsters from all over and molded them, on and off the diamond, into one of the most successful teams and eras any franchise has ever assembled. He died on May 9 at age 84

Ted Turner, Atlanta’s beloved, inimitable “Captain Outrageous” and “the Mouth from the South,” died on May 6. The visionary CNN founder, Atlanta Braves owner, environmentalist, philanthropist, yachtsman, humanitarian, restaurateur, 1977 America’s Cup winner and Time magazine’s 1991 Man of the Year was 87.

In 1961, Martin Luther King Jr. was as potent with his civil rights movement nationally as he was in his native Atlanta. Henry Louis Aaron was also shining during his eighth Major League Baseball season with the Milwaukee Braves and his seventh consecutive season as an All-Star. Fate brought them together five years later.

In the 1960s, most decisions in Atlanta could be traced to a dozen or so business leaders who called the shots. All were men. Today, many executives are transplants to Atlanta; CEOs tend to have shorter tenures, and they exert less influence. But that also means business has become more diverse, both in staffing and scope.

The Atlanta Braves 2026 season opener comes with an array of firsts. The game represents the first with Walt Weiss as the new manager, plus a bunch of new stadium features and upgrades for fans, including early entry for Delta SkyMiles members, new food items and outposts of Atlanta restaurants, and a 60th anniversary history exhibition. Here's what to expect.

Our 2025 Best of Atlanta picks for things you can buy—here's where you'll find new clothes, cool books, jewelry, home decor, gifts, and more.

Looking back, it’s hard to believe that the Atlanta Braves won only one World Championship during the Bobby Cox era. The team set a standard for excellence with a record 14-straight Eastern Division championships and made it to the World Series five times. But it was still a magical time to be a baseball fan in Atlanta.