Earlier this week, MLB decided to move the 2021 All-Star game out of Georgia, in protest of the state's recently passed voting laws.
Truist Park in Cobb County, just outside Atlanta, was slated to play host this year's MLB All-Star game. The local travel and tourism bureau has stated that the league's decision to relocate will cost the county over $100 million.
"This event would have directly impacted our county and the state, as visitors spend their dollars on local accommodations, transportation, entertainment and recreation, food and retail throughout the county," Cobb County Travel and Tourism stated.
The All-Star game brings not only tourism, but also money that visitors will spend at local restaurant, shops, and attractions. Cobb County Travel and Tourism said that the event "would have been a big boost to Cobb businesses and help with recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic."
"We are proud of the work that many community partners have dedicated to planning the All-Star Game activities," it added. "We will continue, as we always do, to show who we are in Cobb through our outreach, customer service and hard work."
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