Metro Atlanta is preparing for upcoming FIFA World Cup matches while also seeing developments in transportation and local entertainment.
The city is about a week away from hosting its first World Cup match and will host eight matches in total. Local officials and security agencies are preparing for increased crowds, with the FBI’s Atlanta field office deploying drone teams and other safety measures to assist with event security. Hotels in the area report continued bookings as tickets are released in phases.
At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, three new gates have opened ahead of schedule as part of the ongoing $1.4 billion Concourse D expansion project. Airport officials say the expansion is intended to improve capacity and accommodate growing passenger traffic.
In entertainment and sports, a new league called Big League Wiffle Ball launched its 2026 season in Doraville. The season opener featured the Atlanta Ballers and the Los Angeles Naturals, marking the start of the league’s first full season in the metro area.
Officials and organizers say the developments reflect continued growth in travel, infrastructure, and entertainment activity across the Atlanta region as the city prepares for a busy summer.
