The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris kicked off with a historic opening ceremony held on the River Seine, featuring 85 boats and attended by over 300,000 spectators along the banks. The event saw performances from global stars like Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Gojira, and included a star-studded torch relay with icons like Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. Despite the grandeur, the ceremony faced mixed reviews with some viewers calling the heavy metal performance by Gojira the highlight of the night. The Games have already begun with early competitions in sports like badminton and equestrian dressage. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs also celebrated the start of the Games with a community event. The Olympics have brought a sense of unity and inspiration to viewers, including those in Metro Atlanta, who appreciated the event as a moment of peace and camaraderie amidst political turmoil.