Atlanta Olympics Break Even

The people who brought you the 100th birthday of the modern Olympics say good-bye today, minus the multimillion-dollar handshake they planned a decade ago and with criticism of their games still ringing.

The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games essentially closes its doors, with a final accounting that’s expected to show nothing left over from a record $1.7 billion budget.

A small amount, perhaps $10 million, will be set aside to pay for pending lawsuits and final cleanup, officials said.