Stadium Reviews

Lloyd Brown

Apr 10

BASEBALL

AdventHealth Stadium – Rome Emperors

In the fall of 2023, the Rome Braves made a major decision as they rebranded themselves as the Rome Emperors.

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OrthoGeorgia Park at Claude Smith Field - Mercer Bears

David Welch

Apr 7

COLLEGE BASEBALL

OrthoGeorgia Park at Claude Smith Field - Mercer Bears

Upon approaching the front entrance to OrthoGeorgia Park, fans are greeted by an arched brick entryway leading directly to the concourse.

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David Welch

Apr 5

VOLLEYBALL

Gas South Arena – Atlanta Vibe

In recent years, volleyball has shot into the forefront of popularity on the American sports landscape.

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Lloyd Brown

Apr 1

BASEBALL

Remembering the Crackers

Long before major leagues had a team and stadiums in the southern United States, there were the Atlanta Crackers and Ponce de Leon Ballpark.

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Jack Stallings Field at J.I. Clements Stadium – Georgia Southern Eagles

David Welch

Apr 1

BASEBALL

Jack Stallings Field at J.I. Clements Stadium – Georgia Southern Eagles

Teams in some of the less spotlighted conferences in the south also offer top-notch baseball experiences.

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Gateway Center Arena at College Park - College Park SkyHawks

James Clotfelter

Mar 19

BASKETBALL

Gateway Center Arena at College Park - College Park SkyHawks

This 5,000-seat arena is part of a redevelopment in the airport city of College Park.

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James Clotfelter

Mar 5

BASKETBALL

Stegeman Coliseum - Georgia Bulldogs

Originally constructed in 1964, the 10,00 seat Stegeman Coliseum has served as home to multiple UGA teams.

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McCamish Pavilion – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (WBB)

David Welch

Feb 15

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

McCamish Pavilion – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (WBB)

Originally opened as Alexander Memorial Coliseum in 1956, the arena has been more than just the nest for the Yellow Jackets.

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Hanner Fieldhouse – Georgia Southern Eagles

David Welch

Feb 12

BASKETBALL

Hanner Fieldhouse – Georgia Southern Eagles

Following the 2023-24 basketball season, the Georgia Southern Eagles will be leaving their home of the past 55 years for a new facility.

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George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center – Emory Eagles

David Welch

Jan 29

BASKETBALL

George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center – Emory Eagles

Even with Emory’s high academic standards, athletics play a key role in the overall culture of the university.

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Lloyd Brown

Jan 19

OTHER SPORTS

Pickleball In The Shopping Mall

Pickleball is the #1 participant sport in the country. Leagues and courts are popping up everywhere.

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Dorough Field House - Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels

David Welch

Jan 14

BASKETBALL

Dorough Field House - Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels

The Stormy Petrels name refers to the legend that on his trip from England to the colonies, Oglethorpe marveled at the oceanic sea bird.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta United FC

James Clotfelter

Oct 3, 2023

SOCCER

Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta United FC

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a very impressive place to call your home pitch. The venue is 30 stories tall.

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David Welch

Sep 21, 2023

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Sanford Stadium – Georgia Bulldogs

It is hard to beat the experience of football down south and “between the hedges”.

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Sports Journeys: The College Football Hall of Fame

Lloyd Brown

Sep 1, 2023

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Sports Journeys: The College Football Hall of Fame

One of the great ways to get up for the 2023 college football season is to visit the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA.

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Gateway Center Arena at College Park – Atlanta Dream

Lloyd Brown

May 28, 2023

BASKETBALL

Gateway Center Arena at College Park – Atlanta Dream

The Dream formerly played in the 18,000 seat Philips Arena/State Farm Arena and the 10,000 seat McCamish Pavilion at Georgia Tech. The new a

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Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

David Welch

Mar 16, 2023

BASEBALL

Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Baseball has been played at the corner of Fowler Street and Ferst Drive for close to a century.

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Haynes and Carolyn Hill Stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park - North Georgia Nighthawks

Lloyd Brown

Mar 3, 2023

SOFTBALL

Haynes and Carolyn Hill Stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park - North Georgia Nighthawks

The home of Nighthawks softball is the on-campus Haynes and Carolyn Hill Stadium, more popularly known as simply “The Hill”.

172 views

Lloyd Brown

Feb 27, 2023

BASEBALL

Book Review: Baseball In Atlanta

Baseball in Atlanta explores the more than 125 years of America’s game through words and archival photos.

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Bob Stein Stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park - North Georgia Nighthawks

Lloyd Brown

Feb 26, 2023

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Bob Stein Stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park - North Georgia Nighthawks

The athletic teams at UNG are known as the Nighthawks. They participate in sports at the Division II level of the NCAA as a member of the Pe

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