Daily Digs: Georgia Military College Weight Room Upgrades, $26M HS Athletic Facility, Mobile's $50M Arena

Georgia Military College has upgraded its weight room. 

The Ruark Athletic Complex weight room was recently overhauled with new weight racks, dumbbells, exercise machines, a turfed area, and an updated look.

GMC officials gathered last week to mark the completion of an approximately $150,000 project paid with private donations.

The growth of the football program and competition on the recruiting trail were driving factors in upgrading the weight room.
      

Using funding remaining from the construction of the new multistory gym building on the campus of Los Alamitos High School, officials gathered last week to break ground on a $26 million multipurpose athletic facility that will sport three basketball courts and electronic equipment sufficient to one day facilitate esports as well.

Some of the major features include:

• Gymnasium with over 30,000 sq. ft. of space.
• Multipurpose facility for various sports.
• Retractable bleachers for about 1,900 occupants.
• 3,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor weight room.
• Concessions to serve track and field and gymnasium.
• 5 team rooms and storage.
• 2 sets of gendered restrooms, 4 single-use restrooms.
• Gymnasium and field facilities.
• Sports filming capabilities, AV integration, digital scoring, smartboard display.

More:

• The City of Mobile, Ala., plans to tear down its 60-year-old Civic Center and build a new $50 million facility for concerts, family shows and sporting events. The arena will have countless features to provide exceptional experiences, including retail spaces, luxury suites, VIP clubs, premium seating, great sightlines and dynamic acoustics. Flexible seating and layout options will allow the arena to accommodate a range of activities, including smaller shows and larger events with up to 10,000 spectators and fans. The design also includes multiple ballrooms capable of hosting events of all sizes — offering greater flexibility for Mardi Gras balls and local events. 
  Mobile's planned arena is estimated to open in time for the 2027 Mardi Gras season.Rendering courtesy of the City of Mobile

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