Gateway Center Arena at College Park is a multi-purpose

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. It is the home venue of the

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of the

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and the

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of the

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. The arena's first public event was an open house on November 9, 2019, while the Skyhawks' first game at the arena took place on November 21.

Location and design

The 5,000 seat

is mainly used for

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; however, there are plans for the facility to also host concerts and other events. It is located adjacent to the

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References

External links

Official Site
*College Park Skyhawk

*Atlanta Drea

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