How the Atlanta Braves New Stadium Affects the Local Economy – A Guide to Real Estate in Cobb Coun...


The new Atlanta Braves baseball stadium will bring a lot of industry to the local Cobb County economy, and for your rental property it will mean more exposure and higher values. This has been really exciting for us in the Atlanta area.

Development Dollars

Over 1 billion dollars are being invested in this stadium and the associated development around it. The Atlanta Braves are investing in the community and Cobb County is also contributing to a portion of the stadium cost. This stadium will bring an economic engine that drives property values higher and attracts new jobs and more people to the area. With the ancillary employment opportunities that come with the new development, more people will want to live and work in this area.

Real Estate Implications

The new stadium isn’t just desirable for the people who love to attend baseball games. It will increase the desirability of living anywhere near this stadium. It’s a lot more than just 81 home games. There will be concerts, live events, eateries and restaurants, night clubs, shopping, apartments, office buildings and a lot of other investments being built around this site owned and operated by the Braves.

Opening Day

The stadium will be a 365-days-a-year operation. The ball park will open on the first day of baseball season in April of 2017. The first pitch will be a really exciting time, and Cobb County will be on the national scene during the 30 years of that stadium lease. People watching the games at home will see Cobb County on television and all of the wonderful things near the stadium. You can see Kennesaw Mountain from the stadium and the Atlanta skyline.

If you’re interested in playing ball, we can help you. Contact us at McCreary Realty Management, and we’ll talk about how we can assist you with your property in Cobb County, Georgia.

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