Portman Holdings is back in the middle of downtown Atlanta’s skyline drama after its hospitality fund bought the landmark Westin Peachtree Plaza. The company says it will reposition the 73-story tower with a major renovation that it wants wrapped up before the city hosts the Super Bowl in early 2028.

The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.

With less than 30 days until the FIFA World Cup arrives in Atlanta, city leaders say preparations are ramping up to make sure Atlanta is ready to welcome visitors from around the globe.

Founder’s Green is the latest project unveiling by South Downtown Atlanta, who is revitalizing 58 buildings in a 16-acre stretch of downtown Atlanta.

Flash flooding hit the Downtown Connector at Baker Street in downtown Atlanta. Areas near Freedom Parkway, Peachtree Street and the Pine Street exits are impacted by flooding.