Arthur Blank’s Stadium Showdown
Forced and Dirty? Senator Curt Thompson of Tucker on approving a new Falcons stadium.
There’s a lot more riding on the line for Arthur Blank than a Super Bowl bid when the Falcons meet the 49ers this weekend. Already, talks are underway about the Falcons franchise demands for a modern stadium that would feature the newest in retractable roof technology and amenities. Of course, simply talking about a new stadium has already raised concerns from various groups and many citizens of Atlanta and Fulton County. Some of these concerns are not without merit and before the legislative body votes on a stadium proposal, I think it would be wise to lay out the arguments both for and against the new Falcons Stadium. The new Falcon Stadium would be located near the old Georgia Dome site on the Georgia World Congress Center plaza. …
John Tucker
7:47 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
If Arthur Blank wants a new stadium, Arthur Blank can pay for it. If he doesn't like that, Arthur Blank can make sure the door doesn't hit him (and the Falcons) in the butt on the way out of town. more ›