Tag: Turner Field
Flashback: The implosion of Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium
Roughly one week after imploding the Omni to make way for Philips Arena, demolition crews laced the 32-year-old Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium with 1,250 pounds of dynamite. The site would become a parking lot for the new Turner Field.
Watch a game at Atlanta’s new (and improved) sports stadiums
A new professional soccer team that went to the playoffs in its inaugural year and shattered attendance records, two new stadiums, and a pro football team that was one win away from being crowned with the NFL’s highest honor—who says Atlanta isn't a sports town?
Foo Fighters will play the first concert at Georgia State Stadium
The rockers just announced several new dates for their Concrete and Gold tour, including an April show at Georgia State Stadium.
Meet RitaWorld, the lagoon-and-skyscraper vision for Turner Field that could have been
When developers started submitting their plans to redevelop Turner Field and the adjacent wasteland of parking lots, one name befuddled observers of the deal: Rita World Pearl Kingdom. Finally, we know what it was.
Holeman & Finch once again limiting its burger to 24 per night
Gunshow’s Spencer Gomez is now chef de cuisine at Holeman & Finch Public House, offering a new menu and limiting the availability of the acclaimed burger to 24 per meal service.
14 spots to see fireworks in Atlanta this July 4th
From the downtown square of Duluth to the water rides at Hurricane Harbor, fireworks are going off all over metro Atlanta this Independence Day.
4 quirky Atlanta races to run this summer
Shotgun a beer, earn an extraterrestrial-shaped medal, snag a doughnut, and more.
Winning gold and chauffeuring Ali: Memories of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Athletes, musicians, local leaders, and metro Atlanta residents share their memories of the games—taking home the gold, chauffeuring Muhammad Ali, collecting pins, riding MARTA, performing for Bill and Hillary Clinton, and more.
How to make the H&F cheeseburger at home
No Atlanta burger packs as much star power as the one Linton Hopkins debuted at Holeman and Finch Public House. Here's how to make it at home, step-by-step.
38 super fun events for Atlanta families in April
Enjoy the festival season before the weather heats up, plus the Braves return to the Ted, and more.