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🌱 Why is World Cup rental demand dropping in Powder Springs?
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- Why is World Cup rental demand dropping in Powder Springs?
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📰 News we're reading
• Want a rental for the World Cup in Atlanta? Demand up as much as 4000% (usatoday.com) — Powder Springs is one of just six metro Atlanta areas where short‑term rental demand for 2026 World Cup match days has actually dipped compared with 2025, even as many neighborhoods see increases of several thousand percent. The report, based on Airbnb and VRBO data, highlights intense competition for Atlanta‑area rentals and explains how ticket sales and match dates are driving the surge. 
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