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Wizards of the Coast is releasing Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026 on October 19, 2026, for $249.99. The package includes the worldwide debut of Mystery Booster Commander Edition, a Secret Gallery drop with Atlanta-themed foil cards, and four promo cards. Limited to two per customer, the release marks the first wide availability of the new Commander booster format.
A 25-year-old man died Sunday after being shot in southwest Atlanta. He was initially taken to a hospital but later found dead near a restaurant. Police believe the two scenes are linked.
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at Zoo Atlanta, marking the return of the species to the facility after a two-year absence. The pair, born in 2020 in China, will undergo a one-month quarantine before their public debut. This transfer, announced during a recent US-China summit, revives a 25-year partnership between the zoo and China, making Atlanta one of only three US locations housing giant pandas.
American Idol will relocate its production from Los Angeles to metro Atlanta ahead of Season 25, with the move confirmed by the show's production company and CNN; the show is expected to return with current judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood.
After more than two decades in Hollywood, American Idol will relocate production for Season 25 to Georgia, with Fremantle in final talks for an Atlanta-area studio. Georgia’s 20% transferable film tax credit plus a 10% uplift for promotional value helps the state attract major productions, part of a trend that has drawn shows like Stranger Things and The Walking Dead to Georgia; Season 24 wrapped with a Hawaii finale and the judges’ Hollywood Week was moved to Nashville as the show continues to evolve.
The New York Times named Atlanta's So. Fox among its 50 best restaurants for 2026, praising owner Myles Moody and the restaurant's Southern-forward menu, including standout sweet corn dumplings; So. Fox opened in Virginia-Highland earlier this year and operates Thursday–Monday for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m.
ABC's American Idol will relocate its upcoming season from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area, the latest sign of a broader shift in TV production as California lags in tax incentives. Georgia offers a top 30% tax credit for eligible reality productions, prompting other shows like The Masked Singer and Shark Tank to move, contributing to calls for a federal film and TV tax credit to keep jobs in Hollywood.
An American Airlines AA1428 Airbus A319 departing ATL to Philadelphia requested added wake-turbulence separation after being cleared for takeoff behind a Delta 757; the ATC canceled the takeoff and had a Frontier jet taxi onto the runway, prompting a heated exchange between the pilots and controller. The controller mentioned a possible pilot deviation, while the Frontier crew praised ATC. The incident highlights disagreements over wake-separation rules and the safety versus efficiency balance in busy airspace, with criticism directed at both sides for how the situation was handled.
New footage released by Atlanta Police shows Dustin Poirier in a longer view of his June arrest for public intoxication in Atlanta, including him being taken into custody, exchanges with officers, and 911 audio; the nearly 30 minutes of video adds context to earlier clips amid reports of sponsorship losses for Poirier.
An Atlanta rideshare driver was shot early Sunday after a verbal dispute with a male passenger; the driver drove himself to Grady Hospital and authorities are seeking the suspect while investigating the exact shooting location and the driver’s condition remains undisclosed.
Atlanta Beltline officials released final recommendations for a $3.5 billion light-rail system along the Beltline corridor, designating the CSX alignment as the northwest route for faster trips and direct access to Piedmont Hospital. The plan envisions 13 stations across the southwest and southeast corridors, three bi-directional routes with 20-minute headways operating roughly 6 a.m.–12:30 a.m., and projects about 4.2 million annual riders. The study also includes a potential MARTA heavy-rail infill at Murphy Crossing and notes that funding and further planning are needed, with public feedback due by Nov. 3.
WSB-TV’s photo gallery showcases the top costumes from Dragon Con 2026 in downtown Atlanta over Labor Day weekend, featuring attendees in creative, diverse outfits spanning sci‑fi, fantasy, gaming and pop culture—with captions noting standout looks like the Hip Hop Storm Trooper and a Taco Bell lettuce character.
After a 3.5-year, federally funded study, Atlanta Beltline Inc. presented the most complete vision yet for a 22-mile light-rail loop, with an estimated $3.5 billion price tag (not including four MARTA infill stations) and a three-loop design supporting 13 southern stops; the plan envisions a northwest CSX corridor option for faster service, about 4.2 million annual boardings, and a potential MARTA Murphy Crossing infill station, while public meetings continue and delivery could hinge on future political will or a public-private partnership.
Atlanta rideshare drivers say Waymo’s robotaxi rollout is lowering earnings and increasing wait times, a claim the Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Union says comes from drivers’ reports. The union proposes a $0.50–$1.00 robotaxi impact fee to fund retraining and aid transitions, and even suggests banning robotaxi pickups at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; Waymo’s service has logged about 5.4 million autonomous miles in the city since its June 2025 launch, amid protests in other cities as well.
Georgia health officials confirm four additional measles cases linked to a metro Atlanta daycare outbreak. The new cases are close contacts of a previously confirmed case and were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, with investigators tracing further exposure. Measles is highly contagious; vaccination with the MMR vaccine is recommended (first dose at 12–15 months, second at 4–6 years). If symptoms appear, see a provider and call ahead to limit exposure.