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What does Atlanta's Atlantic Station need next?

New management wants to hears ideas as Atlantic Station rethinks its shops, dining and placemaking.

Development

Atlantic Station is getting another makeover. But first, the mixed-use district would like your opinion.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trademark Property Company" data-vars-click-url="https://trademarkproperty.com/" data-vars-content-id="9bd45180-77ed-43ba-9ecd-99b0751be617" data-vars-headline="What does Atlanta&#x27;s Atlantic Station need next?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://trademarkproperty.com/" target="_blank">Trademark Property Company</a>, a Texas-based real-estate firm, took over management, leasing and operations of the 138-acre mixed-use district on Aug. 1.

Clayton police to end drug search program at Atlanta airport after lawsuit

Eric André and Clayton English sued Clayton County police officers in 2022, alleging the department's Airport Interdiction Unit compelled passengers to consent to searches.

News

The Clayton County Police Department has agreed to disband one of its units at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport nearly four years after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="two comedians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/10/13/eric-andre-sues-cops-over-racial-profiling-at-atlanta-airport" data-vars-content-id="1564fab9-2839-4f59-b5ab-3e2b65914a97" data-vars-headline="Clayton police to end drug search program at Atlanta airport after lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/10/13/eric-andre-sues-cops-over-racial-profiling-at-atlanta-airport" target="_self">two comedians</a> alleged the unit coerced passengers to undergo unconstitutional searches.The latest: Clayton County has settled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the lawsuit" data-vars-click-url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a33e881b631bc60d4f8b31/t/63459147ec332f2e79d80282/1665503559954/Andre+English+-+Complaint.pdf" data-vars-content-id="1564fab9-2839-4f59-b5ab-3e2b65914a97" data-vars-headline="Clayton police to end drug search program at Atlanta airport after lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a33e881b631bc60d4f8b31/t/63459147ec332f2e79d80282/1665503559954/Andre+English+-+Complaint.pdf" target="_blank">the lawsuit</a> brought by Eric André and Clayton English, who in 2022 accused officers of using the department&#x27;s Airport Interdiction Unit to compel passengers — most of whom were people of color — to consent to searches between fall 2020 and spring 2021, lawyers for the two men said Tuesday.

Georgia swelters as U.S. records its hottest July ever

July averaged 83°F statewide while heat domes helped drive record temperatures nationwide.

Climate

July was the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hottest month on record" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/06/extreme-heat-polling-survey" data-vars-content-id="ba9dc59e-a8e6-44eb-8b93-a96b55b57a6c" data-vars-headline="Georgia swelters as U.S. records its hottest July ever" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/06/extreme-heat-polling-survey" target="_self">hottest month on record</a> for the contiguous U.S. and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ranked" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/climate-at-a-glance/statewide/time-series" data-vars-content-id="ba9dc59e-a8e6-44eb-8b93-a96b55b57a6c" data-vars-headline="Georgia swelters as U.S. records its hottest July ever" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/climate-at-a-glance/statewide/time-series" target="_blank">ranked</a> among the most sweltering in Georgia&#x27;s recorded history, per new federal data dating back to 1895.Why it matters: Exceptionally hot summers in Georgia and across the country are forcing elected officials to rethink how people stay safe and survive in the heat.<ul><li>If you listen closely, you can hear your HVAC system asking for a vacation.</li></ul>

Atlanta mayor blasts DNC over 2028 convention snub

Mayor Andre Dickens says dropping Atlanta sends a troubling message to Black and Southern voters.

Politics

Mayor Andre Dickens accused the Democratic National Committee of &quot;abandoning&quot; Atlanta, the South and Black voters by excluding the city from the 2028 presidential convention <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shortlist" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/19/democrats-2028-convention-cities" data-vars-content-id="00d258f9-b9c3-4fad-a112-0960bdd42776" data-vars-headline="Atlanta mayor blasts DNC over 2028 convention snub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/19/democrats-2028-convention-cities" target="_self">shortlist</a>.Why it matters: Dickens&#x27; letter Thursday to DNC chairman Ken Martin is a blistering rebuke after losing a four-day event that draws tourists and national political attention — and which Atlanta hasn&#x27;t hosted in nearly 40 years.<ul><li>No Southern cities are now in the running to host the convention, leaving only Boston, Denver and Philadelphia.</li></ul>

Weekender: Toro y Moi, BronzeLens, Summer Shade Festival

Film festivals, live music, reptiles and college football fill Atlanta's weekend calendar.

Things to Do

Let the weekend begin! Here&#x27;s what is happening around town:🎞️ The 17th annual BronzeLens Film Festival opens with the documentary &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love, Patrick" data-vars-click-url="https://www.lovepatrickthemovie.com/teaser" data-vars-content-id="27b40b79-0d30-453b-87b8-3828d7c8f2af" data-vars-headline="Weekender: Toro y Moi, BronzeLens, Summer Shade Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.lovepatrickthemovie.com/teaser" target="_blank">Love, Patrick</a>&quot; about the groundbreaking fashion designer Patrick Kelly. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri.-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://bronzelens.eventive.org/pass/buy" data-vars-content-id="27b40b79-0d30-453b-87b8-3828d7c8f2af" data-vars-headline="Weekender: Toro y Moi, BronzeLens, Summer Shade Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bronzelens.eventive.org/pass/buy" target="_blank">Fri.-Sun.</a><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=")" data-vars-click-url="https://bronzelens.eventive.org/pass/buy" data-vars-content-id="27b40b79-0d30-453b-87b8-3828d7c8f2af" data-vars-headline="Weekender: Toro y Moi, BronzeLens, Summer Shade Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bronzelens.eventive.org/pass/buy" target="_blank">)</a>🧑‍💻 The ASIFAC Animation Festival and conference goes deep on art and motion at Georgia State University and Cinefest. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri.-Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.asifa-south.com/asifac-festival" data-vars-content-id="27b40b79-0d30-453b-87b8-3828d7c8f2af" data-vars-headline="Weekender: Toro y Moi, BronzeLens, Summer Shade Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.asifa-south.com/asifac-festival" target="_blank">Fri.-Sat.</a>)

CBS Atlanta's Brian Unger on farm chores, döner and horse rides in the shade

The CBS News reporter's ideal day includes pancakes, horses, the Beltline and tacos.

Culture

CBS News correspondent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brian Unger’s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbsnews.com/team/brian-unger/" data-vars-content-id="a52c1c55-8d8a-4800-9948-e01ef9a09ad3" data-vars-headline="CBS Atlanta&#x27;s Brian Unger on farm chores, döner and horse rides in the shade" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/team/brian-unger/" target="_blank">Brian Unger’s</a> perfect day starts before sunrise by paying the farm tax.5am: Unger, one of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Daily Show&quot;&#x27;s OG on-air correspondents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow/videos/brian-ungers-classic-disney-man-interview/770099349529146/" data-vars-content-id="a52c1c55-8d8a-4800-9948-e01ef9a09ad3" data-vars-headline="CBS Atlanta&#x27;s Brian Unger on farm chores, döner and horse rides in the shade" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow/videos/brian-ungers-classic-disney-man-interview/770099349529146/" target="_blank">&quot;The Daily Show&quot;&#x27;s OG on-air correspondents</a>, and his husband, Nick Phillips, wake up at their farm in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ball Ground" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2025/10/new-cbs-atlanta-reporters-resume-the-daily-show-yellowstone-npr/" data-vars-content-id="a52c1c55-8d8a-4800-9948-e01ef9a09ad3" data-vars-headline="CBS Atlanta&#x27;s Brian Unger on farm chores, döner and horse rides in the shade" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2025/10/new-cbs-atlanta-reporters-resume-the-daily-show-yellowstone-npr/" target="_blank">Ball Ground</a> and spend about 90 minutes feeding, watering and cleaning up after a &quot;small coterie of livestock, hunting dogs, pigeons, chickens and way too many cats.&quot;<ul><li>&quot;We&#x27;re not allowed to even entertain the idea of a perfect day without this buy-in,&quot; Unger, whose acting career includes roles on &quot;Yellowstone&quot; and &quot;It&#x27;s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,&quot; told Axios.</li></ul>

Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave

This weekend's lineup also includes the Dream, free soccer, museum yoga and stargazing.

It&#x27;s going to be a scorcher this weekend, so put on some sunscreen, pack your water bottle and check out these events:🔭 Contemplate our place in the universe by looking through the Fernbank Science Center&#x27;s 36-inch Cassegrain telescope (weather permitting). (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs.-Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://fsc.fernbank.edu/observatory.html" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fsc.fernbank.edu/observatory.html" target="_blank">Thurs.-Fri.</a>)🕺 If you&#x27;re looking for an Atlanta rite of passage: the Plaza screens &quot;The Rocky Horror Picture Show&quot; every Friday night with a live performance by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lips Down on Dixie" data-vars-click-url="https://lipsdodmailinglist.wixsite.com/ldod" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://lipsdodmailinglist.wixsite.com/ldod" target="_blank">Lips Down on Dixie</a>. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-w-ldod/" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-w-ldod/" target="_blank">Fri.</a>)⚽️ It&#x27;s the battle of the reserve teams as Atlanta United 2 plays a free match against the New York Red Bulls 2 at the Children&#x27;s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://am.ticketmaster.com/atlantaunited/en/buy/AU2vNYRBII?promocode=QVRMVVREMg==" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://am.ticketmaster.com/atlantaunited/en/buy/AU2vNYRBII?promocode=QVRMVVREMg==" target="_blank">Fri.</a>)🎭 Catch the world premiere of Susan Swavely&#x27;s &quot;Helen of the West,&quot; a reimagining of Helen of Troy as a mail-order bride in the old American West, at 7 Stages. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri.-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.essentialtheatre.com/play/helen-of-the-west/" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.essentialtheatre.com/play/helen-of-the-west/" target="_blank">Fri.-Sun.</a>)🎂 Criminal Records celebrates its 35th birthday with a free block party in Little Five Points featuring more than two dozen local bands. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://criminalatl.com/Event/68331" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://criminalatl.com/Event/68331" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🪩 Latin American beats meet an immersive rave and create a good time at the Buckhead Theatre for Cumbiatron. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1zZ_uOtXhGO/cumbiatron-the-cumbia-rave" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1zZ_uOtXhGO/cumbiatron-the-cumbia-rave" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🧘 The High Museum encourages patrons to slow down with Oasis, an afternoon of beginner-friendly yoga, ambient sound baths and talks on art and spirituality. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://high.org/event/oasis-august-2026/" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://high.org/event/oasis-august-2026/" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🧂 MODA offers a guided tour of the &quot;SALT: A Design Story&quot; exhibition exploring &quot;one of the most essential materials on earth, and one of the most overlooked.&quot; (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat.-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.museumofdesign.org/moda-events/salt-august-15" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.museumofdesign.org/moda-events/salt-august-15" target="_blank">Sat.-Sun.</a>)🖼️ The Piedmont Park Arts Festival takes over the city&#x27;s most famous green space with roughly 200 artists, food, a kids area and more. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat.-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://piedmontparkartsfestival.com/" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://piedmontparkartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Sat.-Sun.</a>)⛹️‍♀️ The Dream hosts the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://www.statefarmarena.com/events/detail/atlanta-dream-vs-indiana-fever-tickets-atlanta-georgia-2026-08-16" data-vars-content-id="e5e3fa92-d58a-4005-9845-18508094dd9a" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Criminal Records, museum yoga and a cumbia rave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.statefarmarena.com/events/detail/atlanta-dream-vs-indiana-fever-tickets-atlanta-georgia-2026-08-16" target="_blank">Sun.</a>)

Chastain Park could gain a new place to watch the sunset

Plans would open roughly 30 hidden acres with trails, lawns and creek views if fundraising reaches its goal.

Environment

A forgotten corner of Chastain Memorial Park could become one of Atlanta&#x27;s newest places to watch the sunset.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chastain Park Conservancy" data-vars-click-url="https://chastainparkconservancy.org/" data-vars-content-id="324ea4a6-6235-4c91-9f30-798129683fd2" data-vars-headline="Chastain Park could gain a new place to watch the sunset" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://chastainparkconservancy.org/" target="_blank">Chastain Park Conservancy</a> is nearing its $13 million fundraising goal to transform about 30 acres that have sat inaccessible for decades into trails, open lawns and one of the park&#x27;s first true places to simply relax.

Weekend events: Atlanta Tech Week, EATS Fest, Sonic Expo

Atlanta Tech Week runs Sunday, Aug. 9 through Friday, Aug. 14.

School is back in session for the kids, but don&#x27;t let that stop you from exploring your city. Check out what&#x27;s happening this weekend with these events:⚾ The Braves wrap up their three-game series against the Miami Marlins. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00634DCBDB6EC3?tfl=Atlanta_Braves-Schedule-Atlanta_Braves:_Schedule:_Schedule-web-x0-Desktop-Landscape&amp;adobe_mc=MCMID=52690059470377817462203511277481328282|MCORGID=A65F776A5245B01B0A490D44%40AdobeOrg|TS=1785937495&amp;_gl=1*1fqufdy*_gcl_au*MTE2MzY2NDIwMy4xNzgyNzQ3Mzk3*_ga*MTI4NzEwOTMzNy4xNzc0NDYzMDgz*_ga_N8YFCZLYSZ*czE3ODU5Mzc0ODkkbzI3JGcxJHQxNzg1OTM3NDk0JGo1NSRsMCRoNzA3NTczOTg.*_fplc*TTBtMkFaS3dGU0o0ZFQ3Uk4lMkJ6ZXFUWFM4bEZLZ3RtbkR3UzF2JTJGWFElMkZtdUlpUWQ2S2tBNVFscG9ieHNiQUFQOTIycUZlcHVweUpxVG0wZnFGS1M5T0ZNZUlKdVR2OVZrNE9ZZWtkRHhGbjRPZExhQUxXY0dpWTV4MXV3ZndnJTNEJTNE" data-vars-content-id="4e9213a2-7cc0-4d39-bda1-16e0d42680af" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Atlanta Tech Week, EATS Fest, Sonic Expo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00634DCBDB6EC3?tfl=Atlanta_Braves-Schedule-Atlanta_Braves:_Schedule:_Schedule-web-x0-Desktop-Landscape&amp;adobe_mc=MCMID=52690059470377817462203511277481328282|MCORGID=A65F776A5245B01B0A490D44%40AdobeOrg|TS=1785937495&amp;_gl=1*1fqufdy*_gcl_au*MTE2MzY2NDIwMy4xNzgyNzQ3Mzk3*_ga*MTI4NzEwOTMzNy4xNzc0NDYzMDgz*_ga_N8YFCZLYSZ*czE3ODU5Mzc0ODkkbzI3JGcxJHQxNzg1OTM3NDk0JGo1NSRsMCRoNzA3NTczOTg.*_fplc*TTBtMkFaS3dGU0o0ZFQ3Uk4lMkJ6ZXFUWFM4bEZLZ3RtbkR3UzF2JTJGWFElMkZtdUlpUWQ2S2tBNVFscG9ieHNiQUFQOTIycUZlcHVweUpxVG0wZnFGS1M5T0ZNZUlKdVR2OVZrNE9ZZWtkRHhGbjRPZExhQUxXY0dpWTV4MXV3ZndnJTNEJTNE" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>)

ONE Musicfest to pause in 2026 as organizers regroup

Organizers say they're rebuilding the festival instead of repeating the same formula after a huge 2025.

Music

ONE Musicfest is going on hiatus in 2026 so organizers can rethink the future the hip-hop music festival. Why it matters: The announcement came as a surprise after a 2025 festival that organizers said drew roughly 100,000 people and featured Ludacris, Future, The Roots and dozens of other artists.

Summerhill residents brace for Red Bull Showrun

The Aug. 1 event will take over Hank Aaron Drive between Fulton Street and Georgia Avenue, making a major north-south thoroughfare in the neighborhood inaccessible.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Red Bull Showrun" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-showrun-atlanta" data-vars-content-id="3f8e80c9-9890-4816-beff-c8614fda3bbd" data-vars-headline="Summerhill residents brace for Red Bull Showrun" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-showrun-atlanta" target="_blank">Red Bull Showrun</a> will descend upon Atlanta&#x27;s Summerhill neighborhood on Saturday, but some residents are concerned about how the event will impact the community.Why it matters: The Showrun will take over Hank Aaron Drive between Fulton Street and Georgia Avenue, making a major north-south thoroughfare in the neighborhood inaccessible to those who live and work in the area.

Atlanta weekend events: Oldboy, Braves, gaming and great food

The Braves host the Nationals this weekend, and Buckhead Restaurant Week is underway.

Get some culture, get some food, get some fresh air. Here are your weekend options:🎞️ Atlanta Chinatown hosts a special screening of director Park Chan-wook&#x27;s classic action film Oldboy as part of the Lotus Lens film series. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaROvByxZGi/" data-vars-content-id="6699cd99-7286-4297-8619-4529f4cf7d61" data-vars-headline="Atlanta weekend events: Oldboy, Braves, gaming and great food" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaROvByxZGi/" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>)

Where to find "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta has one of just 26 U.S. IMAX 70mm screens, but even 3 a.m. shows are selling out.

Metro Atlanta movie fans hoping to experience &quot;The Odyssey&quot; exactly as director <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Christopher Nolan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/07/15/christopher-nolan-movies-ranked" data-vars-content-id="ffdce739-a0d0-445e-853a-f74b9d333601" data-vars-headline="Where to find &quot;The Odyssey&quot; in IMAX 70mm in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/07/15/christopher-nolan-movies-ranked" target="_self">Christopher Nolan</a> intended might have to embark on a voyage of their own.Why it matters: The Mall of Georgia Buford IMAX is one of only 26 theaters in the U.S. that can project the movie in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="IMAX 70mm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/17/odyssey-imax-christopher-nolan" data-vars-content-id="ffdce739-a0d0-445e-853a-f74b9d333601" data-vars-headline="Where to find &quot;The Odyssey&quot; in IMAX 70mm in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/17/odyssey-imax-christopher-nolan" target="_self">IMAX 70mm</a>, the giant-format film technology.

I finally rode ArieForce One. Now I get the hype

The ride, which will close Aug. 2, left me stunned, grinning and understanding why coaster fans travel the world for it.

Wanting to test whether ArieForce One was truly travel-worthy, I trekked 45 minutes to Fayetteville for my first — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="and likely final" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2026/07/24/arieforce-one-closing-fayetteville-fun-spot-america-atlanta-roller-coaster" data-vars-content-id="ae113a26-c0e0-42c1-a98c-e1e963f44d5e" data-vars-headline="I finally rode ArieForce One. Now I get the hype" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2026/07/24/arieforce-one-closing-fayetteville-fun-spot-america-atlanta-roller-coaster" target="_self">and likely final</a> — trip aboard the coaster.The big picture: I expected a wild ride from the Fun Spot America Atlanta monster. I didn&#x27;t expect to experience complete sensory overload.

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