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East Point staff and businesses begin planning ‘soccer and soul’ fan experiences ahead of 2026 World Cup matches in Atlanta
Summary
Economic Development Director Michelle Rogers presented a range of ideas for accommodating international visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Atlanta, including fan zones, beautification, shuttle service to MARTA, vendor permits and use of the Commons and John Milner Park for public viewing and events.
Economic Development Director Michelle Rogers briefed council on preliminary options to prepare East Point for visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to be hosted in Atlanta. Rogers and staff framed the outreach as both a short‑term visitor strategy and a longer‑term economic‑development opportunity to raise the city’s profile.
Rogers proposed several near‑term initiatives that could be scaled for the June–July 2026 tournament window: downtown and MARTA…
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