With the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Atlanta officials are already busy working on a bid to be one of the host cities for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. The U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica are going to serve as joint hosts, and more than 35 cities have submitted bids to host matches in what is being called the “largest women’s sporting event in history.” As the home of U.S. Soccer and a new women’s pro team set to start play 2028, Atlanta’s bid to take part in the 2031 World Cup is RISING…
Atlanta Beltline light rail back on the menu?
Many Atlantans were dismayed when Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly tabled the idea of light rail along the Atlanta Beltline, the city’s wildly popular and successful pedestrian path. After all, light rail was a core part of the loop’s original vision, meant to connect the city all around its (eventual) 22-mile loop. But now the Atlanta City Council is pushing back, with 11 councilmembers, led by Atlanta City Councilwoman Kelsea Bond signing onto a resolution signaling support for the idea. Expect fierce resistance and debate, but the push has pro-transit advocates RISING…
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