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Fulton County outlines World Cup coordination, seeks $1M for visitor activation
Summary
External Affairs briefed the board on preliminary preparations for FIFA World Cup events and asked the county to consider a $1,000,000 marketing/activation request while noting a separate federal public‑safety grant application of roughly $1.5 million.
Fulton County's external‑affairs team presented an overview on Jan. 7 of preparations related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature multiple matches in the Atlanta region. The county framed its role as a public‑safety and promotion partner and outlined coordination with local cities, emergency management, the sheriff and police departments, and airport officials.
Key points: External Affairs said…
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