1996 Olympics

What were the impacts and benefits of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta

• 5 billion dollars were put into the economy

• Georgia became known for tourism, commerce, and sports

• New jobs and facilities were created

• ALL of these things are true about the 1996 Olympic Games impact

72 million visitors came to Georgia to witness this event; it created revenue of more than $5billion; built sports venues and parks increased international recognition; also the event that killed Alice Hawthorne and wounded 117 others at Centennial Olympic Park.

• 1996 Olympic Games

• The Million Man March

• March on Washington

• Free Style Olympics

Short term impacts of the Olympics boosted the economy in and around Atlanta. What were a few of the positive long term effects?

• decline in population, removal of public housing, decrease in economy

• population growth, improved infastructure, increase in business

• over crowding in the city, lack of adaquate housing

• increase in pollution and trash, overcrowding, decrease in investment

All were positives/benefits of Atlanta hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics EXCEPT

• new sports facilities were built
• international media coverage
• boosted the state's economy
• bomb explosion

Roads, bridges, and sidewalks are examples of a city's _______________?

• skyline.

• infrastructure.

• police force.

• population.

What transportation facility connected Atlanta to the world and played a vital role in the city hosting the Summer Olympic Games?

• MARTA
• Atlanta Motor Speedway
• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• port of Savannah