Photos: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus opens for the last time in Atlanta
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February 17, 2017 Atlanta - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey performers are seen during a show at Philips Arena on Friday, February 17, 2017. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus opened on Wednesday for the last time in Atlanta with the iconic circus closing forever this year after 146 years. In metro Atlanta, the circus is scheduled at Philips Arena from Wednesday, Feb. 15-20, 2017, and Duluth's Infinite Energy Arena from Feb. 23-March 5. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM