Atlanta, GA
Atlanta launches $500,000 forgivable loan program, mayor announces
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta’s Faith-Based Development Initiative launched a $500,000 forgivable loan program.
Mayor Andre Dickens’ office announced the new program Friday, saying the loan fund will pay for between 20 to 25 partner projects to receive funding and support for due diligence processes, such as appraisal, survey, architectural renderings and other costs.
The FBDI funds for the loan program come from the City’s Housing Trust Fund, and loans will be administered by Invest Atlanta.
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According to the mayor’s office, the forgivable loans will be available for up to $25,000 per project.
“By partnering with places of worship to develop underutilized land owned by faith-based groups, we are leveraging even more tools to reach our Administration’s goal to build or preserve 20,000 units of affordable housing,” Dickens said in a statement. “Faiths of all backgrounds have the unifying thread of service to their community, so I thank these partners in advance because great things happen when we all come together for the good of the people.”
Only properties within the city of Atlanta are eligible and must include affordable housing in any planned developments.
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To apply for potential funding from the new program, organizations must set up a partner profile as part of the Mayor’s Faith-Based Development Initiative, then complete a funding application.
The FBDI program first launched in February 2022, according to the mayor’s office.
The goal of the program was to connect faith-based organizations with the resources and technical assistance to use privately held land for affordable housing developments across Atlanta.
So far, officials said the initiative has helped more than 500 organizations and 12 faith institutions begin developing affordable housing at various sites.
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Atlanta, GA
‘This is tough stuff’: Metro Atlanta neighborhoods hit by Helene working to pick up the pieces
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Clean up efforts in Metro Atlanta neighborhoods hit hard by Helene continued Saturday.
Several homes along Peachtree Creek in Northwest Atlanta were underwater Thursday night into Friday morning.
Orlando Bejarano’s home off Woodward Parkway experienced significant damage.
“I don’t know. It’s very painful. All the hard work, the things that you love, gone. It’s very difficult,” he said.
Bejarano says he lost three cars and several cherished items in what felt like a blink of eye.
“It all was full of water when we left here,” he said.
He says he’s trying to salvage what’s left.
Just a few miles up the road on Manor Drive. Rust Richards was doing the same.
“Even right now, we don’t know if we need to move out, we don’t know if we need to lift the house. The uncertainty is more anxiety producing,” said Richards.
Contractors were out working on repairs at his home Saturday.
The area experienced similar catastrophic flooding in 2009.
Residents Atlanta News First spoke to say they are reliving that experience over again.
Richards says the rising waters from Helene reached historic heights. Like many others, he’s choosing to see the silver lining.
“This is tough stuff, it’s not easy,” Richards said. “At the same time everyone is healthy. Everyone is safe.”
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Atlanta, GA
Atlanta tapped to host FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches
ATLANTA – Atlanta has been tapped to host a series of major soccer matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On Saturday, FIFA announced that Atlanta was one of 11 cities invited to host the 2025 Club World Cup Tournament. The matches will take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025 and will be part of “the largest stand-alone global club football event ever staged with the best of 32 clubs from all over the world.”
The matches will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We won’t know who the official teams are until after the draw in December.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 12: A general view of the FIFA Club World Cup winners trophy outside the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup match between Al Ittihad FC and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City on December 12, 2023 in Je
“Mercedes-Benz Stadium has quickly become known for hosting the biggest soccer matches in the U.S., and we are excited to add the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to the roster,” says Doug Roberts, vice-president stadium events and premium sales. “We are proud to have the opportunity bring global audiences to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in such a meaningful way ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”
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Besides the Benz, here are the other venues chosen to host the 63 matches:
- TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, OH
- Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC
- Rose Bowl Stadium – Los Angeles, CA
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, FL
- GEODIS Park – Nashville, TN
- MetLife Stadium – New Jersey
- Camping World Stadium – Orlando, FL
- Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, FL
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA
- Lumen Field – Seattle, WA
- Audi Field – Washington, D.C.
Here are the teams who have qualified for the Club World Cup:
Europe: Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Juventus, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Porto, Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg
South America: Boca Juniors, Flamengo, Fluminense, Palameiras, River Plate
North and Central America and Caribbean: León, Monterrey, Pachuca, Seattle Sounders
Africa: Al Ahly, Espérance, Mamelodi Sundowns, Waydad
Asia: Al-Hilal, Al Ain, Ulsan, Urawa
Oceania: Auckland City
FIFA has not yet announced any broadcast agreements for each of the matches.
Atlanta, GA
How to Watch Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints: TV, Betting Odds, Injury Report
The Atlanta Falcons (1-2) and New Orleans Saints (2-1) will renew their rivalry at 1 p.m. Sunday, when Atlanta hosts New Orleans inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
While only Week 4, Sunday’s contest presents the opportunity for an early season swing in the NFC South.
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TV, Radio
Sunday’s game will be televised on FOX, with Kenny Albert handling play-by-play duties alongside analyst Jonathan Vilma, who played for the Saints from 2008-13. Megan Olivi is set to be on the sidelines.
The radio is also an option, as 92.9 The Game has Wes Durham and Dave Archer on the call.
Betting Odds
The Falcons are 3-point favorites over the Saints with a money line of -152, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 41.5 points.
READ MORE: Falcons Keys to Beating Saints
Injury Report
Atlanta will enter Sunday without starting right tackle Kaleb McGary, who suffered a left knee injury in last week’s 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. McGary did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited Friday.
The Falcons limited running back Bijan Robinson (shoulder) and outside linebacker Matt Judon (hamstring) in Thursday’s practice, but both were off the injury report Friday and will play Sunday.
New Orleans, however, isn’t as fortunate.
The Saints have ruled out linebacker Demario Davis (hamstring), guard Cesar Ruiz (knee) and receiver A.T. Perry (hamstring).
Three others are questionable, including the team’s top two offensive weapons in running back Alvin Kamara (hip, ribs) and receiver Chris Olave (hamstring). Receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (ankle) is also uncertain to play.
Matchup History
New Orleans holds a 55-54 advantage over Atlanta in the all-time series, and the Saints have won seven of the last nine meetings.
The two sides split a pair of matchups last year, though New Orleans took a 48-17 victory in the season finale — a game that preceded the Falcons firing head coach Arthur Smith later that night.
Atlanta has only one home victory over New Orleans since 2018, but four of the five defeats have come by one score and all of them have been by 10 points or less.
Now, the Falcons and Saints get to add another chapter to their long-standing rivalry — in addition to making a Week 4 statement in a competitive NFC South title race.
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