ATLANTA (WJBF) – The FIFA World Cup is set to bring eight matches to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium between mid-June and mid-July, along with watch parties and fan events expected to draw thousands of visitors and boost tourism across metro Atlanta.
But while the economic impact is expected to be significant, Georgia’s Attorney General says the global event could also attract criminal activity, particularly human trafficking.
Attorney General Chris Carr warns that large-scale sporting events often create opportunities for traffickers, citing increased travel, crowds, and demand…