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Friday, May 5, 2006
S’backs new home has a name
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s not Willie B’s Woods. Or the Jungle (already taken by Parkview High). Or Thank God It’s Not DeKalb Memorial Anymore.
No, the Silverbacks announced Friday that their new home abode, to be christened on June 3, will be called RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium. (No, I’m not yelling in Internet parlance. The first part of the official corporate name is in all caps.)
It wasn’t made clear whether the real estate giant was merely purchasing naming rights or something more, but officials with both organizations referred to their new “partnership” in a joint announcement.
On top of it all, the evening’s opposition wil be provided by the always-friendly Charleston Battery. Get used to seeing the RE/MAX hot air balloon drifting over Spaghetti Junction. You’ll have no excuses finding the place.
I’m guessing long-suffering fan I once dubbed The Lone Drummer might be the first guy through the gates. Just remember Kurt — there’s no crying in futbol.
