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PHOTOS: Big Boi performs at Decatur WatchFest '26
Big Boi and Sleepy Brown perform at Decatur Watchfest '26 at Decatur Square on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The monthlong festival coincides with the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.
Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd, kicking off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. The festival coincides with the World Cup in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd, kicking off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi (left) and Sleepy Brown blaze through an hour of hits to kick off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi (left) and Sleepy Brown perform at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Sleepy Brown performs at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi (right) and Sleepy Brown kick off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi entertains his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Sleepy Brown performs during Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Fans pack Decatur Square as Big Boi kicks off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Decatur Square is buzzing as Decatur WatchFest '26 kicks off Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
People gather early to get a prime spot at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Decatur Mayor Tony Powers introduces Big Boi at Decatur WatchFest '26. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
Decatur Square is packed for the kickoff of Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
People gather early for the kickoff of Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
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Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd, kicking off Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. The festival coincides with the World Cup in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, with his wife Melody, greets his supporters at his election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

PHOTOS: Scenes from the 2026 Georgia primary runoff election

Supporters rally around Republican Senate and gubernatorial candidates at watch parties.

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson rounds the bases after hitting a homer during a College World Series game against Oklahoma on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Omaha, Neb. Oklahoma won 4-3. (Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP)
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Credit: AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis

Photos: Georgia falls to Oklahoma in College World Series

The Georgia Bulldogs were defeated by the Oklahoma Sooners during the College World Series on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Cape Verde players celebrate a 0-0 draw with Spain in Group H match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Spain and Cape Verde face off in first Atlanta game of World Cup

Atlanta made its World Cup debut Monday as Cape Verde played Spain at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) July 15, 2026.

A Cape Verde fan reacts at FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the Spain and Cape Verde match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. It’s the first of eight World Cup matches to take place in Atlanta. The match was a 0-0 draw. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

PHOTOS: World Cup fans descend on Atlanta for first local match

Spain vs. Cape Verde draws soccer fans early to downtown Atlanta for the first World Cup games played at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Local Moroccan fans cheer as they gather for a watch party ahead of the match against Brazil at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Morocco and Brazil fans turn out for World Cup fan fest

Pride of country and love of soccer draws fans to the Morocco vs Brazil match that was shown at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Ella Langley plays at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)
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Credit: Akili-Casundria Ramsess/For the AJC

PHOTOS: Inaugural Braves Country Fest hits a home run

As the Atlanta Braves played an away game against the New York Mets, fans still packed out Truist Park for an entirely different celebration.

Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)
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Credit: Ryan Fleisher

PHOTOS: Big Boi performs at Decatur WatchFest '26

Big Boi and Sleepy Brown perform at Decatur Watchfest '26 at Decatur Square on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The monthlong festival coincides with the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

A Mexico supporter celebrates at the FIFA Atlanta Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after Mexico scored the first goal.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest starts in downtown Atlanta

Soccer fans turn out for World Cup festivities at Centennial Olympic Park. Mexico faced South Afrida Thursday on the first day of FIFA World Cup action.