Where can I stay in Atlanta near the airport to be exact and not pay a lot but a decent motel and decent area.

I really don't want to pay no more than $50. a nite any suggestions?

go to yahoo travel and search for hotels near ATL airport, they'll give u a list of results from the cheapest to the most expensive ones. most of the airport hotels have free shuttle bus from the hotel to airport.
i recommend don't stay anywhere further than that unless u have a car and plus it's not really safe.

The airport is not really in a great area to begin with, cheap places near it are not going to be "decent" ....

I would recommend the Wingate Inn at 6 Flags. They are only about 15 min. from the airport, and about 80 per night. It is only about 3 years old, and they have a shuttle to pick u up.