FIFA Men's World Cup visitors are putting Decatur on the map
As metro Atlanta welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors for the FIFA Men's World Cup, leaders in Decatur say they're focused on creating an impact that lasts long after the games.
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As metro Atlanta welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors for the FIFA Men's World Cup, leaders in Decatur say they're focused on creating an impact that lasts long after the games.
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