Although soccer fans may be rejoicing in Georgia, not everyone is necessarily thrilled about the new Atlanta soccer complex proposal that was passed.

Earlier this month, the DeKalb County Commission voted 4-3 to pass a proposal by Atlanta United FC to construct a $30 million soccer complex. The complex will be located along Interstate 285 just behind the jail. It will include a 3,500-seat stadium, three practice fields, a large team headquarters, and 6,000 square feet of office space.

Interim DeKalb CEO, Lee May, explained that the deal would promote economic growth for the county, stating that, “It’s not about a sports facility. It’s about having a financial investment in a corridor that’s desperately in need. I’m talking about the public good that will be generated because of this public investment.”

Atlanta movers are excited that the soccer complex will be used for youth soccer tournaments, school graduations, and for hosting professional soccer matches starting in 2017. However, there were other commissioners who felt as if the proposal was not a good investment of public money, and a lot of public residents agree. In fact, the meeting denied public comments before the vote, leaving many residents disgruntled and shouting their oppositions.

Hopefully, the soccer stadium will be beneficial to the county’s economy and prove to be a good investment, as promised. If you are moving to Atlanta and have children who love soccer, be sure to stay up-to-date with the stadium’s completion and youth programs that will be offered in 2017.