Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Schmitz: Symposium helped lay groundwork for Dothan - Dothan Eagle: News - “It was really gratifying to hear a lot of comments from our guests about how warm and welcoming Dothan was,” Schmitz said. “I think a lot of people may have preconceived notions about the South and Alabama, maybe not our community, but some communities. But, whether they came from Boston or China, all of them were very impressed.”
Atlanta sports scene losing signature stadiums - USATODAY - Ray Glier - "The Falcons were not worth what we were giving them in hotel/motel tax because the number of games is so small," said Julian Bene, a board member for InvestAtlanta, the economic development arm of Atlanta, who voted against giving the Falcons' public money. "Now you are talking about the Braves, who play eight times as many games as the Falcons, and you are talking about a little more jobs' impact from that particular team. ... It's pretty shocking that we funded the wrong stadium."
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