Gwinnett County residents could soon enjoy upgraded concerts, shows and events at a revamped Gas South Arena, thanks to a major county investment aimed at keeping the venue competitive. This overhaul promises better security, tech and parking.
🏗️ Project Breakdown: County commissioners greenlit a partnership with the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau to fund $170 to 176 million in upgrades, including enhanced security, a transformed lobby, premium seating and a new parking deck. Funding mixes reserve cash and bonds to modernize the 20-year-old spot without hiking taxes.
📈 Economic Boost: The arena has already pumped over $1 billion into the local economy through taxes, jobs and events, according to bureau leaders. Upgrades aim to draw even more high-profile acts, strengthening Gwinnett’s spot as a metro Atlanta entertainment hub.
🔍 Quick History: Opened two decades ago, the Gas South District includes a 13,000-seat arena, theater, convention center and a new Westin hotel, hosting everything from concerts to conferences that enrich cultural life.
The Sources: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners; Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson; District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden; Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Stan Hall.