A tragic event occurred at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuring over 100 people. The incident involved a pipe bomb explosion in the early morning hours. The park was closed as investigators responded to the scene and the city reassessed security measures at Olympic sites.

Despite the uncertainty and grief, athletic competitions continued. Further details about this incident and its impact on the city are available from Atlanta News First, which is marking the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Olympics with daily digital retrospectives of notable events.