Austin Riley’s Eighth-Inning Homer Lifts Braves Past Phillies 5-3 in Wild Card Game 1
Austin Riley’s two-out, three-run homer in the eighth lifted the Braves past the Phillies 5-3. Game 2 is Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Georgia Tech Hosts Duke Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m. as Bobby Dodd Stadium Celebrates Reck Day
Georgia Tech hosts Duke Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium, on ESPN2 or ACC Network, as the stadium celebrates Reck Day.
Atlanime Fest Returns Oct. 15-18, With a Main Day at Underground Atlanta
Atlanime Fest returns Oct. 15-18, with its main day Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 8 p.m. at Underground Atlanta.
SpelHouse Homecoming 2026 Runs Oct. 7-11, With Morehouse Hosting Savannah State Oct. 10
SpelHouse Homecoming runs Oct. 7-11, with a free Kickoff Jam on Oct. 7 and Morehouse vs. Savannah State on Oct. 10 at 1 p.m.
Dream Lead Mystics 1-0 and Can Clinch Their First-Round Series in Game 2 Wednesday
The Dream lead the Mystics 1-0 and can clinch their first-round WNBA series in Game 2 Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
2028 Olympic Torch Relay Will Start in Atlanta and Travel Through All 50 States
The LA28 Olympic torch relay will begin in Atlanta in spring 2028 and pass through all 50 states.
Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton’s 2027 Love of Soul Tour Includes State Farm Arena
Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton and October London’s 2027 Love of Soul Tour includes State Farm Arena. Presales start Sept. 30.
Former Presidential Hotel Near Spaghetti Junction Cleared to Become 282 Apartments
DeKalb County issued a key permit to turn the vacant former Presidential Hotel tower near Spaghetti Junction into 282 apartments.
Hartsfield-Jackson Adds AI-Powered Bins That Show Travelers What to Recycle
Hartsfield-Jackson’s AI-powered Oscar bins use cameras and screens to show travelers what to recycle.
Atlanta Startup Loto Punto Plans 200 Self-Service Banking Kiosk Locations Across Georgia
Atlanta startup Loto Punto plans 200 self-service banking kiosk locations across Georgia within the next 10 months.
Chris Sale Starts Game 1 as Braves Open Wild Card Series vs. Phillies Sept. 29
Chris Sale starts Game 1 of the Braves’ Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at Truist Park.
Georgia’s Oct. 10 Game at Alabama Set for 7:30 p.m. on ABC
Georgia’s Oct. 10 game at Alabama kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, per UGA Athletics.
Hawks Enter 2026-27 Built Around Jalen Johnson, With Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins Added
The Hawks enter 2026-27 built around Jalen Johnson, adding Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins from Oklahoma City’s 2025 title team.
Atlanta’s H.J. Russell & Company Named to ForbesBLK’s 25 Top Black-Owned Businesses to Watch in 2026
Atlanta’s H.J. Russell & Company, credited with building Mercedes-Benz Stadium, made ForbesBLK’s 25 Top Black-Owned Businesses to Watch in 2026.
UNCF Atlanta Sets Nov. 1 Faith Campaign Concert at Tyler Perry Studios
UNCF Atlanta’s first Dream Big Faith Campaign Concert is Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. at Tyler Perry Studios, with AUC choirs and Bishop William Murphy.
Atlanta Art Fair Returns to Pullman Yards Oct. 1-4
The Atlanta Art Fair returns to Pullman Yards Oct. 1-4 with more than 100 local artists. Single-day tickets are $35, fair passes $65.
Roswell Seeks Developers for Former Independence High School Campus, Proposals Due Nov. 2
Roswell is marketing the 5.4-acre former Independence High School campus for mixed-use redevelopment. Proposals are due Nov. 2.
Atlanta NWSL Team Named Atlanta City FC, Debuts in 2028 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Arthur Blank’s NWSL expansion club is Atlanta City FC. It debuts in 2028 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with a fan event Oct. 4.
Venture Atlanta, HackATL and Climate Week Lead the October Atlanta Tech Calendar
Venture Atlanta, HackATL, Atlanta Climate Week and the Atlanta Startup Awards headline a packed October for Atlanta tech.
Aldi Cuts Prices on Nearly One-Third of Everyday Items Through Nov. 3
Aldi says nearly one-third of its everyday items now cost less than last year, with fall price cuts running through at least Nov. 3.