Lawmaker’s bill could help pave way for new Georgia Dome
State Rep. Mark Burkhalter, R-Johns Creek, wants to extend hotel/motel tax to build ‘successor facility’ — and keep the Falcons in Atlanta
There’s no telling just yet whether state Rep. Mark Burkhalter, R-Johns Creek, will resign his Gold Dome seat when he jets off to London to open up his international real estate venture.
But should Burkhalter head to Piccadilly Circus, he plans leave the Georgia World Congress Center Authority with the legal groundwork that could help build a brand-new covered stadium — possibly where the $214 million Georgia Dome stands today — and keep the Atlanta Falcons a true Atlanta team.
It’s been known for quite some time that Falcons owner Arthur Blank was scouting new locations for the football team, as playing at the Georgia Dome wasn’t among his long-term plans. It’s also been widely reported that Blank would like more control over stadium management and revenues.