Powerful Statement at Entry to Packers' 'Beautiful' New Locker Room
The Green Bay Packers’ players knew they were getting a new locker room. The great reveal came at the start of training camp.
“They wanted us to all walk in together and see it for the first time,” quarterback Jordan Love said at the conclu
There was nothing truly wrong with the old locker room. In the NFLPA’s annual survey of working conditions, as voted on by the players, it ranked 12th out of 32 teams with a “B” grade.
Other than the football shape that remains, nothing about the new room is recognizable by comparison. While more lockers have been squeezed into the room, meaning a bit less personal space, there are chairs and back rests rather than wooden seats at each locker. Rather than old-school, block-letter nameplates above the lockers, each locker has the player’s name and picture.
Gas South Arena Receives Approval for $170M Renovation
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution to partner with the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau (GCVB) and finance $170 million into their expansion of the Gas South Arena into a "state-of-the-art" facility, per a news release from the board.
On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners committed to fulfilling their promise to "drive economic benefits for the county" by ensuring that the arena is maintained as a modern venue to strengthen the arena’s competitive position in the market.
The renovation will range in cost from $170 to $176 million and will focus on enhanced security, updated technology, additional concession options, increased parking, and other enhancements.
Lazy E Arena Announces Major Renovation and Infrastructure Enhancements
The Lazy E Arena (LEA), one of the most iconic venues in Western sports, has announced an ambitious infrastructure expansion aimed at elevating its status as the premier destination for rodeo, equine, and special events. Construction is already underway on a development that will feature a cutting-edge event center, new barns outfitted with Priefert stalls, and a new covered arena. The expansion also includes an upgraded facility equipped with updated restrooms, laundry, and shower amenities, as well as dedicated office spaces designed specifically for event promoters.
At the heart of this expansion is a modern, 30,000-square-foot multi-purpose event center designed to host a wide array of events—from concerts, and corporate meetings to trade shows, horse sales, and community gatherings. The new space will also feature a new covered arena and will be equipped with cutting-edge amenities to provide an elevated experience for both attendees and event organizers.
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