The Battery Atlanta saw an increase in economic activity last year, providing Cobb County and the Atlanta Braves with some positive signs from the SunTrust Park project. (more…)
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Cobb County Okays Settlement With Braves
On Tuesday, Cobb County commissioners granted approval to a settlement with the Atlanta Braves, resolving a dispute over millions in fees associated with SunTrust Park and The Battery development. (more…)
SunTrust Park Taking Shape as Debut Nears
As its opening approaches, some significant pieces are falling into place for SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Braves unveil new SunTrust Park renderings, sales center
We have some new renderings of SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves, who announced season tickets for the 2017 inaugural season are now on sale at the newly opened SunTrust Park Preview Center. (more…)
Braves add more land for SunTrust Park parking
Here’s one way to address potential parking problems at SunTrust Park: the Atlanta Braves bought nine-plus acres of land adjoining the new-ballpark site, with an eye toward bringing fans closer to the facility. (more…)
Braves unveil new ballpark, development renderings
The Atlanta Braves released four more renderings of SunTrust Park and associated development, showing how the new ballpark will be supported by hotels, office and retail. (more…)
Braves finalizing SunTrust Park plans
With site prep work ongoing, the Atlanta Braves and its design team are finalizing plans for SunTrust Park, with final costs for the new ballpark based on that documentation. (more…)
Atlanta Braves ballpark lawsuit settled
A lawsuit that could have derailed development at a new Atlanta Braves ballpark site has been settled, with the team proceeding with its plans for the area. (more…)
Secrecy and new ballparks: How much is too much?
Atlanta and Salinas, Cal., may not have much in common, but recent happenings in each community regarding a new ballpark has some locals arguing their new and potential ballparks are shrouded in too much secrecy. (more…)
Huge issue facing Braves on ballpark design: traffic
With a new ballpark and development envisioned for a rather small footprint in Cobb County, the Atlanta Braves and their design team are facing a huge issue: how to manage parking. (more…)
New Braves ballpark hit with lawsuit
Owners of a building next to the proposed Atlanta Braves ballpark development in Cobb County have filed suit against the project — just days before bonds are set to be sold, arguing traffic and noise would negatively impact their property. Attorneys representing Fairly Breezy LLC filed suit in Cobb Superior Court, arguing the county improperly rezoned […]
Braves ballpark foes debate legal action
Opponents of a new Atlanta Braves ballpark in Cobb County say they are looking at legal action to prevent or delay public bonding on the project. This isn’t new — basically, the same coalition has been opposing the ballpark since it was announced and had previously looked at a legal challenge to derail county officials […]
New Braves ballpark financing, construction contract approved by Cobb County
Cobb County formally committed to a financing and development plan for a new Atlanta Braves ballpark, including the awarding of a construction contract, but not before protesters were escorted from the meeting. On the agenda at last night’s meeting: a series of seven agreements with the team and community development agencies that will enable construction […]