Residents to speak out against Braves stadium

A grass-roots organization opposed to Cobb County’s $300 million investment in a new Atlanta Braves stadium will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday night, at which the group is expected to discuss the taxes associated with stadium financing, potential lawsuits and other aspects, such as additional costs for public safety and transportation related to the stadium.

It’s the second in a series of town hall meetings hosted by Citizens for Governmental Transparency, a conglomeration of 10 different community organizations that represent a cross section of political interests.

IF YOU GO:

What: Citizens Town Hall meeting

Host: Cobb Citizens for Governmental Transparency

When: Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m.

Where: Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 480 S. Fairground St. SE, Marietta

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