Write a 100-word positive editorial on bringing the Olympics to Atlanta and the changes needed for the city.
Write a second 100-word essay looking back at all the things that happened to and for
Atlanta as a result of the Olympics.
In the second essay, give your opinion on whether the Olympics were good or bad for Atlanta.

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Answer:Bringing the 1996 Summer Olympic Games to Atlanta was a long shot. Athens, Greece, was the sentimental favorite to host the centennial games, and tension was palpable as IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch made the announcement back on Sept. 18, 1990.

"The International Olympic Committee has awarded the 1996 Olympic Games to the city of ... Atlanta," Samaranch revealed.

That announcement launched more than $1 billion of construction projects, from Olympic venues to housing for the athletes. Now, on the 15th anniversary of the games, Atlanta sees both gains and losses from the international event.

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