By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor
Updated
(The Center Square) – On the first day of World Cup matches beginning in Atlanta, the first border related arrest was made of a Mexican national who was previously deported twice.Â
The wait is officially over. Atlanta takes center stage today on the global sports map as Spain faces off against Cabo Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kicking off an action-packed slate of eight FIFA World Cup matches in the city. With roughly 300,000 unique spectators—including 225,000 out-of-state visitors—converging on the city over the next few weeks, Atlanta's streets, hotels, and fan zones are already pulsing with international energy.
HOOD RIVER — Born in Madison, Wisconsin, the Midwest’s unofficial cycling capital, Megan Ramey had biking infused in her DNA before she could walk. Now at the helm of several bike-forward initiatives, including Hood River County School District’s Safe Routes to School program, the all-star advocate is charting a new, more sustainable path for Gorge youth rooted in soft mobility.
Airfare to some of spring's most popular international destinations dropped as much as 35% compared to last year. Travelers eyeing Bangkok or Athens, though, may want to brace for sticker shock.
ATLANTA (AP) — A restaurant executive said Wednesday that the company switched bread vendors after a customer found a cluster of maggots on his sandwich at Atlanta's airport.
ph Balance, a four-piece Atlanta band whose original, soulful blend of hip-hop, trip-hop and acid jazz is making a huge imprint on the national music scene.
