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Forsyth County Proposes NHL Arena Amid Expansion Hopes

6/12/2025

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Forsyth County is setting its sights on an NHL expansion franchise, proposing an impressive 18,500-seat arena at The Gathering at South Forsyth, part of a $3 billion mixed-use development. With strong backing from local leaders, this initiative seeks to breathe new life into hockey in Atlanta, despite NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's silence on expansion plans.

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Forsyth County is setting its sights on an NHL expansion franchise, proposing an impressive 18,500-seat arena at The Gathering at South Forsyth, part of a $3 billion mixed-use development. With strong backing from local leaders, this initiative seeks to breathe new life into hockey in Atlanta, despite NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's silence on expansion plans.