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MOULTRIE, GA (WALB) - America's premier farm show kicks off Tuesday morning in Moultrie. Area businesses are benefiting from the influx of visitors to the Sunbelt Ag Expo.

Business at Cedar River Seafood in Moultrie usually increases 40 to 50 percent during Expo week. The owner says his workers look forward to the extra hours and income this time of year.

"It's a great week for us and we enjoy having extra people in town," said Cedar River Seafood Owner, Harry Bell. "I know there are a lot of vendors out there. They come out to eat and help support the community."

Bell says he usually hires extra workers this time of year to handle the extra business.

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