Volunteers Work to Beautify Downtown Atlanta Ahead of FIFA World Cup
June 2, 2026
Under overcast skies, around 600 volunteers from more than 20 companies came together on June 1 to beautify Downtown Atlanta ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Led by the Blank Family of Businesses in collaboration with Hands On Atlanta, the City of Atlanta, and business partners, the "Together for Downtown" Community Day initiative covered over 25 city blocks and included efforts like landscaping, mural painting, trash pickup, and graffiti removal.
"We put a lot of faith in Atlanta, and they have showed up, they've come through, and this moment is ours," Birdsong said. "It's Atlanta's turn to have a thriving, safe Downtown, and this moment today really signifies how much Atlanta's all in on Downtown."
