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Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project

UCB plans a major research hub near Dacula, marking a milestone for the 2,000-acre project.

Development

A proposed mini-city taking shape in Gwinnett County took a major step toward becoming reality after successfully wooing a global <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biopharmaceutical" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/biotech-dealmaking-boom" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/biotech-dealmaking-boom" target="_self">biopharmaceutical</a> giant.Why it matters: UCB&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="investment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ucb.com/about-ucb/magazine/detail/article/growing-our-us-roots-with-a-new-facility-in-georgia" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ucb.com/about-ucb/magazine/detail/article/growing-our-us-roots-with-a-new-facility-in-georgia" target="_blank">investment</a> is the largest in county history and accelerates plans for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rowen" data-vars-click-url="https://rowenlife.com/" data-vars-content-id="bc70fb43-cbd8-4054-aa2b-25b961903ca6" data-vars-headline="Gwinnett County lands UCB deal to anchor Rowen mini-city project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rowenlife.com/" target="_blank">Rowen</a>, a 2,000-acre research-focused &quot;knowledge community&quot; halfway between Atlanta and Athens.

Bill would move Georgia to new time zone, end biannual clock change

The Georgia Senate passed legislation that, if approved by the U.S. transportation secretary, would move the state into the Atlantic time zone.

Culture

Twice a year, we dread adjusting our internal and external clocks to reflect whether we&#x27;re in standard or daylight saving time.<ul><li>One Georgia legislator&#x27;s solution: place the state into a completely different time zone and leave the clocks alone for good.</li></ul>The latest: The state Senate on Monday passed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legislation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69591" data-vars-content-id="28cd767f-569d-48b6-b302-7a154702d0db" data-vars-headline="Bill would move Georgia to new time zone, end biannual clock change" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69591" target="_blank">legislation</a> that would ask the U.S. transportation secretary to move Georgia from the Eastern time zone to the Atlantic time zone, which is one hour ahead.

Atlanta joins thousands of No Kings protests set for Saturday

Organizers are planning more than 3,000 protests across the U.S.

Politics

Organizers across the U.S. are planning more than 3,000 local events Saturday for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" data-vars-content-id="3af917df-0e66-425d-a3db-e62e4efce339" data-vars-headline="Atlanta joins thousands of No Kings protests set for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" target="_self">No Kings</a> Day of Nonviolent Action, including several in metro Atlanta.The big picture: Progressive political groups, labor unions and human and civil rights organizations expect Saturday&#x27;s nationwide demonstrations to surpass last year&#x27;s No Kings rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" data-vars-content-id="3af917df-0e66-425d-a3db-e62e4efce339" data-vars-headline="Atlanta joins thousands of No Kings protests set for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" target="_self">June</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="October" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" data-vars-content-id="3af917df-0e66-425d-a3db-e62e4efce339" data-vars-headline="Atlanta joins thousands of No Kings protests set for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" target="_self">October</a>.

New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses

The campaign is targeting Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville and Newark because they are located in states hit hardest by tariffs.

Business

A new month-long ad campaign is hitting Atlanta and other cities Monday to try to bring attention to small businesses who have been affected by tariffs.Why it matters: According to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surveys by the Council on Foreign Relations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cfr.org/articles/what-americans-really-think-about-trade-and-tariffs" data-vars-content-id="2813c8e9-99ea-480c-89b8-db8300a649a1" data-vars-headline="New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cfr.org/articles/what-americans-really-think-about-trade-and-tariffs" target="_blank">surveys by the Council on Foreign Relations</a>, two-in-five Americans mistakenly believe a tariff is paid by a foreign country. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Research from the New York Fed " data-vars-click-url="https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/02/who-is-paying-for-the-2025-u-s-tariffs/" data-vars-content-id="2813c8e9-99ea-480c-89b8-db8300a649a1" data-vars-headline="New ad blitz shows how tariffs hurt small businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/02/who-is-paying-for-the-2025-u-s-tariffs/" target="_blank">Research from the New York Fed </a>and Columbia University shows nearly 90% of the tariffs President Trump enacted in 2025 were paid by U.S. firms and consumers.

Six Flags Over Georgia brings big coasters and family fun to Atlanta

Spring break at Six Flags Over Georgia starts April 3 with coasters for all and a huge waterpark near Atlanta.

Partners

Spring break is around the corner, and summer isn&#x27;t far behind — for families around Atlanta, that means one thing: it&#x27;s time to get out and make some memories.What you need to know: Six Flags Over Georgia is kicking things off with 10 days of nonstop excitement from April 3–12 before the rest of the 2026 season ramps up.<ul><li>Plus, when spring break ends, the good times keep coming with bonus Fridays on April 17, April 24 and May 15.</li></ul>

Weekend events: Toylanta, Little 5 Fest, New Edition, Braves

The Atlanta Braves kick off its home opener weekend with a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.

Things to Do

Stock up on allergy meds and enjoy the sunshine and pleasant temperatures with these events across Atlanta:📃 Starting Friday, the Atlanta History Center will host a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traveling exhibit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/freedom-plane-national-tour-documents-that-forged-a-nation/" data-vars-content-id="dd76c6f6-46ad-4f1d-aa27-3e2a3ad8eb79" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Toylanta, Little 5 Fest, New Edition, Braves" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/freedom-plane-national-tour-documents-that-forged-a-nation/" target="_blank">traveling exhibit</a> by the National Archives that showcases documents that were crucial to our country&#x27;s founding.

Weekend events: Shamrock Shuffle, Harlem Globetrotters, beer fest

Celebrate the start of spring with these events happening around metro Atlanta.

The cold weather has moved out of Atlanta, so get out there and enjoy your weekend with these events:

Weekend events: St. Patrick's Day, Margaret Cho and Naked Mole Rat

Plus, ASO performs Bach's Mass in B Minor.

☘️ Don your green, find a shillelagh and make your way to Midtown for Atlanta&#x27;s longest-running event.<ul><li>The St. Patrick&#x27;s Day Parade down Peachtree Street featuring floats, bands, dancers and bagpipes kicks off at noon. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://atlantastpats.com/parade-info/" data-vars-content-id="bc0de8df-120c-4a5e-a0bc-06b97efb713b" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: St. Patrick&#x27;s Day, Margaret Cho and Naked Mole Rat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://atlantastpats.com/parade-info/" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)</li></ul>

Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl

Shake off the work week blues with these events happening around metro Atlanta.

It&#x27;s going to be <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="80 degrees this weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.7537&amp;lon=-84.3863" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.7537&amp;lon=-84.3863" target="_blank">80 degrees this weekend</a>, so get out there and enjoy the first inklings of spring with these events:🎤 Lady Gaga&#x27;s The MAYHEM Ball wraps up its second night at State Farm Arena. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/lady-gaga-the-mayhem-ball-atlanta-georgia-03-05-2026/event/0E006325D3BF68EF" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/lady-gaga-the-mayhem-ball-atlanta-georgia-03-05-2026/event/0E006325D3BF68EF" target="_blank">Thurs.</a>)🤼 Total Nonstop Action Wrestling brings moves and stunts to the Gateway Center Arena. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thurs.-Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/tna-wrestling-tickets/artist/1008830" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/tna-wrestling-tickets/artist/1008830" target="_blank">Thurs.-Fri.</a>)🎷 Trombone Shorty &amp; Orleans Avenue bring their brass band tunes to The Eastern. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri." data-vars-click-url="https://tix.axs.com/xchIGgAAAADO3FGzAAAAAABu%2fv%2f%2f%2fwD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fCVplcm8gTWlsZQD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fw%3d%3d/shop/search?skin=&amp;tags=&amp;cpch=&amp;cpdate=&amp;cprid=&amp;cpid=&amp;cpcn=&amp;cpdid=&amp;cpdn=&amp;cpsrc=&amp;intoff=&amp;cid=afffboea&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;aff=&amp;clickref=&amp;promocode=&amp;originalReferringURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.axs.com%2Fevents%2F1168816%2Ftrombone-shorty-orleans-avenue-tickets%3Fcid%3Dafffboea%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawQVV1NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1ZE1tV0pBd3o1U0hmNmZVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtOsEdnmCw9mU9jY4xg5_TPQ-bhfhjlRwSyzNLHVjrZiHauCxvc8fld8IXmL_aem_P9D0PDF985fYaNOWkV1-xQ%26__cf_chl_tk%3DPB2ImvZqrHrUALgr8IAicafm4ymQEdQEr7Ctb5Mm304-1772648451-1.0.1.1-mDi4x42QMZjpH4cS1h.9026CFiOmOQR7w_v3eA.YCss&amp;upgrade=&amp;mkt_campaign=&amp;irclickid=&amp;gclid=&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawQVV1NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1ZE1tV0pBd3o1U0hmNmZVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtOsEdnmCw9mU9jY4xg5_TPQ-bhfhjlRwSyzNLHVjrZiHauCxvc8fld8IXmL_aem_P9D0PDF985fYaNOWkV1-xQ&amp;axsEventId=1168816&amp;q=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&amp;p=1e396e69-9d99-4bc7-b9a1-a4938c9bca32&amp;ts=1772648577&amp;c=axs&amp;e=44097760511751900&amp;rt=AfterEvent&amp;h=b099d2a3f156529540cad2124c423b0e" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tix.axs.com/xchIGgAAAADO3FGzAAAAAABu%2fv%2f%2f%2fwD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fCVplcm8gTWlsZQD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fw%3d%3d/shop/search?skin=&amp;tags=&amp;cpch=&amp;cpdate=&amp;cprid=&amp;cpid=&amp;cpcn=&amp;cpdid=&amp;cpdn=&amp;cpsrc=&amp;intoff=&amp;cid=afffboea&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;aff=&amp;clickref=&amp;promocode=&amp;originalReferringURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.axs.com%2Fevents%2F1168816%2Ftrombone-shorty-orleans-avenue-tickets%3Fcid%3Dafffboea%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawQVV1NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1ZE1tV0pBd3o1U0hmNmZVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtOsEdnmCw9mU9jY4xg5_TPQ-bhfhjlRwSyzNLHVjrZiHauCxvc8fld8IXmL_aem_P9D0PDF985fYaNOWkV1-xQ%26__cf_chl_tk%3DPB2ImvZqrHrUALgr8IAicafm4ymQEdQEr7Ctb5Mm304-1772648451-1.0.1.1-mDi4x42QMZjpH4cS1h.9026CFiOmOQR7w_v3eA.YCss&amp;upgrade=&amp;mkt_campaign=&amp;irclickid=&amp;gclid=&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawQVV1NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1ZE1tV0pBd3o1U0hmNmZVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtOsEdnmCw9mU9jY4xg5_TPQ-bhfhjlRwSyzNLHVjrZiHauCxvc8fld8IXmL_aem_P9D0PDF985fYaNOWkV1-xQ&amp;axsEventId=1168816&amp;q=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&amp;p=1e396e69-9d99-4bc7-b9a1-a4938c9bca32&amp;ts=1772648577&amp;c=axs&amp;e=44097760511751900&amp;rt=AfterEvent&amp;h=b099d2a3f156529540cad2124c423b0e" target="_blank">Fri.</a>)🎠 The Atlanta Fair brings carnival rides, food and fun to Downtown. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri. through April 12" data-vars-click-url="https://atlantafair.net/" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://atlantafair.net/" target="_blank">Fri. through April 12</a>)🍖 Nibble on bites and wash them down with tasty drinks at the 11th annual Sip &amp; Swine BBQ Festival. Proceeds benefit <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Home of Hope at the Gwinnett Children&#x27;s Shelter" data-vars-click-url="https://homeofhopegcs.org/" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://homeofhopegcs.org/" target="_blank">Home of Hope at the Gwinnett Children&#x27;s Shelter</a>. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fri-Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://sipandswine.com/" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sipandswine.com/" target="_blank">Fri-Sat.</a>)🍷 Celebrate 25 years of the Oakhurst Wine Crawl while strolling the neighborhood and tasting from dozens of pouring stations. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.freshtix.com/events/oakhurst-wine-crawl-2026-03-07-?fbclid=IwY2xjawQVW91leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1ZE1tV0pBd3o1U0hmNmZVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhs4RRc2TwRxalXTd3IxcO8erlGh_vrv3J3KLpRsH6Q_LkvUjXEVjtE619fL_aem_tSlKspm54r0PHe9q1tnwyQ" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freshtix.com/events/oakhurst-wine-crawl-2026-03-07-?fbclid=IwY2xjawQVW91leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1ZE1tV0pBd3o1U0hmNmZVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhs4RRc2TwRxalXTd3IxcO8erlGh_vrv3J3KLpRsH6Q_LkvUjXEVjtE619fL_aem_tSlKspm54r0PHe9q1tnwyQ" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🦪 Park Tavern hosts the 23rd annual Oyster Crawfish Festival. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://www.bigtickets.com/events/parktavern/oyster-crawfish-festival-2026/?referral=eventv&amp;utm_source=Vesta&amp;utm_medium=Referral" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bigtickets.com/events/parktavern/oyster-crawfish-festival-2026/?referral=eventv&amp;utm_source=Vesta&amp;utm_medium=Referral" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🥕 The Peachtree Road Farmers Market kicks off its 2026 season with dozens of vendors, chef pop-ups and music. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat." data-vars-click-url="https://peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com/" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank">Sat.</a>)🦉 Nature lovers and outdoors enthusiasts can check out live demonstrations and vendors at the 5th annual Etowah Wildlife Expo. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat.-Sun." data-vars-click-url="https://canton.reformationbrewery.com/event/wildlife-expo/" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://canton.reformationbrewery.com/event/wildlife-expo/" target="_blank">Sat.-Sun.</a>)🧪 The Atlanta Science Festival brings two weeks of interactive and informative events across the metro area. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sat. through March 21" data-vars-click-url="https://atlantasciencefestival.org/events-2026/" data-vars-content-id="d861c213-4401-4831-be9f-764ffec18ea7" data-vars-headline="Weekend events: Lady Gaga, science fest, wine crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://atlantasciencefestival.org/events-2026/" target="_blank">Sat. through March 21</a>)

Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Atlanta with Charlamagne Tha God

The Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Atlanta on April 25 at Pullman Yards, hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Black Effect Podcast Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://blackeffect.com/podcastfestival/" data-vars-content-id="67b04ceb-5213-470b-83d0-dc19c1b0f161" data-vars-headline="Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Atlanta with Charlamagne Tha God" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://blackeffect.com/podcastfestival/" target="_blank">Black Effect Podcast Festival</a> is coming back to Atlanta for its fourth year.Why it matters: Atlanta is cementing its role as a national hub for Black media and culture and this festival puts the city at the center of the podcast boom.

The Strokes, Wu-Tang Clan and Gorillaz lead Shaky Knees

The 3-day Piedmont Park festival returns with Gorillaz, Wu-Tang Clan and rising indie acts.

Music

Rising bands Geese and Fontaines D.C. will join legends LCD Soundsystem and Pavement and dozens of other acts at Shaky Knees in September.Why it matters: Now in its 13th year, the weekend festival stretching across multiple stages in Piedmont Park is one of the Southeast&#x27;s top music events.<ul><li>This year&#x27;s line-up is really solid.</li></ul>

Downtown event and dining complex to add rooftop lounge, sports club

Live music, golf simulators, a rooftop lounge and a ballroom are coming to Peachtree Street.

A historic Downtown building on Atlanta&#x27;s most famous street is being reborn as an entertainment and restaurant complex before the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/06/12/2026-fifa-world-cup-atlanta" data-vars-content-id="595e9eaf-b50d-4bc9-a60e-846392d6930a" data-vars-headline="Downtown event and dining complex to add rooftop lounge, sports club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/06/12/2026-fifa-world-cup-atlanta" target="_self">FIFA World Cup</a>.Driving the news: The hospitality group behind Downtown&#x27;s Red Phone Booth and Amalfi Cucina &amp; Mercato is adding four new concepts to the circa-1920s Peachtree Street building those establishments call home.<ul><li>The name: 207 Peachtree. </li></ul>Here&#x27;s what to expect in the roughly 45,000-square-foot building:

The Golden Girls Kitchen pop-up exhibition opens in Atlanta

The experience will be at Pullman Yards through May 10.

Fans of the iconic sitcom &quot;The Golden Girls&quot; can now immerse themselves in the television show&#x27;s famous scenes at a new pop-up exhibition at Pullman Yards.Why it matters: The show, which aired from 1985 to 1992, has a loyal fanbase, ranging from those who remember when the show was on TV to people who discovered the show through reruns and streaming services.

Georgia outdoor gear tax to fund $33 million for new parks, trails

The state's voter-approved outdoor gear tax will send $33 million to parks, trails and conservation projects.

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That backpack you bought last year helped raise $33 million that will soon <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fund new parks, trails and conservation projects" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/03/21/georgia-outdoor-tax-funding-awards" data-vars-content-id="22b9ed7a-b56b-41fd-9c2c-33b8018d7e6d" data-vars-headline="Georgia outdoor gear tax to fund $33 million for new parks, trails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/03/21/georgia-outdoor-tax-funding-awards" target="_self">fund new parks, trails and conservation projects</a> across Georgia — including a new Atlanta nature preserve.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program" data-vars-click-url="https://gadnr.org/gosp" data-vars-content-id="22b9ed7a-b56b-41fd-9c2c-33b8018d7e6d" data-vars-headline="Georgia outdoor gear tax to fund $33 million for new parks, trails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gadnr.org/gosp" target="_blank">Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program</a>, which has raised more than $110 million since Georgia voters overwhelmingly approved the tax on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outdoor recreation goods" data-vars-click-url="https://georgiaconservancy.org/gosa/#:~:text=The%20Georgia%20Outdoor%20Stewardship%20Act%20(GOSA)%20was,in%20acquiring%20and%20improving%20parks%20and%20trails**" data-vars-content-id="22b9ed7a-b56b-41fd-9c2c-33b8018d7e6d" data-vars-headline="Georgia outdoor gear tax to fund $33 million for new parks, trails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://georgiaconservancy.org/gosa/#:~:text=The%20Georgia%20Outdoor%20Stewardship%20Act%20(GOSA)%20was,in%20acquiring%20and%20improving%20parks%20and%20trails**" target="_blank">outdoor recreation goods</a>, has become one of the state&#x27;s tools for expanding access to parks and protecting natural areas.

Getting outside grows Georgia's economy

Outdoor recreation adds $20.7 billion to Georgia's GDP

A choropleth map of the U.S showing outdoor recreation's share of state GDP in 2024. Hawai'i leads at 6.1%, while Washington, D.C. trails at 1%. The nationwide figure is 2.4%.

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Six Flags Over Georgia brings big coasters and family fun to Atlanta

Weekend events: Toylanta, Little 5 Fest, New Edition, Braves

Outdoor recreation adds $20.7 billion to Georgia's GDP

Weekend events: Shamrock Shuffle, Harlem Globetrotters, beer fest

Weekend events: St. Patrick's Day, Margaret Cho and Naked Mole Rat