Metro Atlanta residents are being encouraged to review their finances, prepare for continued World Cup-related travel demand and support international relief efforts, according to several developments highlighted Monday.
Housing experts say many Georgia homeowners may be paying more than necessary on their mortgages because they did not compare rates before securing a loan. With Georgia’s average mortgage rate at 6.35%, financial experts encourage borrowers to shop around when purchasing or refinancing a home to potentially save thousands of dollars annually.
Meanwhile, MARTA reported strong ridership during the first two weeks of FIFA World Cup festivities in Atlanta, transporting more than 1.7 million passengers across four matches, multiple FIFA Fan Festival events and related activities. The transit system experienced one major disruption Saturday night when a mechanical issue left hundreds of passengers stranded on a train for a period of time, highlighting the challenges of serving record crowds.
In Lawrenceville, members of the Venezuelan community and local volunteers gathered over the weekend to organize donations for survivors of the recent earthquake in Venezuela. Volunteers sorted water, clothing, medicine and nonperishable food that will be sent to families affected by the disaster. The relief effort reflects ongoing support from Metro Atlanta residents with ties to the region as recovery continues.
