Social media reacts to Hawks, State Farm agreement

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Construction of a new $213.5 million downtown arena for the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers began in July 1997. Philips Arena acquired its name before opening in 1999. The arena has since undergone a number of changes, including a new name for the 2018 season.

By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Aug 29, 2018

Social media reaction was fast and swift Wednesday following the news that the Hawks and State Farm reached a naming rights agreement for Philips Arena.

The deal will be for 20 years for the facility, which will be named State Farm Arena. Read more on the story here.

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