Scoring big for Forsyth: championing economic prosperity, fostering vibrant community development, and the best shot at getting an NHL Team back in the region!
There is an opportunity to bring a National Hockey League (NHL) team back to Atlanta and have a major, professional sports team anchored entertainment complex that will be a +$2 billion overall investment in Forsyth County. The County is considering an opportunity to support the construction of an arena that could become home to the NHLs newest team.
What is our local and national news saying about the project.
Vernon Krause of Krause Auto Group has made a landmark investment in Forsyth County's future with the acquisition of a strategic site between Exit 12 and the new interchange on GA400 at McGinnis Ferry Road. This 100-acre tract, purchased for $53 million, is set to transform into an unparalleled entertainment complex named The Gathering, potentially anchored by an NHL franchise.
The Gathering promises to be a cornerstone of excitement and community engagement, featuring:
Forsyth County is poised to support The Gathering with a $390 million investment in the construction of the arena and its parking infrastructure, subject to the NHL awarding a franchise to the project. Ownership of the arena will reside with the county or a designated authority, while The Gathering will maintain full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the venue.
The arena project's funding is designed to be repaid over 20 years through:
The NHL team will enter a binding agreement to remain in Forsyth County for a minimum of 30 years or until the arena's financial obligations are fulfilled, ensuring long-term stability and commitment.
Independent studies by Ernst & Young and Center for Economic Development Research at the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute corroborate the substantial economic benefits of The Gathering, anchored by an NHL team, including:
Join us in envisioning The Gathering as the beating heart of Forsyth County—where community, entertainment, and economic vitality converge to create a legacy for generations to come.Join us in envisioning The Gathering as the beating heart of Forsyth