Holiday Flights: A record Thanksgiving travel rush is expected, with more than 2 million seats scheduled at Hartsfield-Jackson from Nov. 21 to Dec. 1. One study recommends arriving 3 hours and 16 minutes before an Atlanta departure. World Cup Bid: Atlanta is among 20 cities proposed to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium named as a possible venue. FIFA is due to select the four-country bid on Nov. 23; host cities would be finalized later. Hotel News: Loews Atlanta has added in-room fitness classes and expanded spa and recovery options, while Signia Hilton Savannah has broken ground on a major Hutchinson Island hotel. Route Changes: Delta plans to end its Atlanta–Tulum service on May 3, 2027, though flights continue through winter and spring. Visitor Draw: Zoo Atlanta’s new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, made their public debut, bringing a fresh attraction for visitors. North Georgia Recovery: Flooding has brought road closures and damaged businesses in McCaysville, where cleanup is underway.