Photos: Transformation of Turner Field into Ga. State Stadium

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Photos: Turning Turner Field into Georgia State Stadium

Transformation of the former home of the Atlanta Braves into a college football stadium for Georgia State University is nearly complete.

New Georgia State University head football coach Shawn Elliott poses at the site of the Georgia State football stadium, formerly Turner Field.

Entrance to the new Georgia State football stadium off of the north plaza.

Lower level view from the north end of the stadium.

Bleacher seating on the north endzone

Work in progress on the southeast corner of the stadium.

View from the clubhouse level looking toward downtown.

View from the clubhouse level on the north end of the stadium looking toward where home plate used to be.

View from the clubhouse level on the north end of the stadium looking toward where home plate used to be.

Work in progress on the field surface.

Work in progress on the field surface.

Seating on the west side of the stadium.

View from the north end of the stadium.

View from the north end of the stadium, shot with a fish eye lens.

New Georgia State University head football coach Shawn Elliott was upbeat about the starting practice.

New Georgia State University head football coach Shawn Elliott shares a laugh with members of the media during Monday's tour of the Georgia State Football Stadium, formerly Turner Field.

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New Georgia State University head football coach Shawn Elliott poses at the site of the Georgia State football stadium, formerly Turner Field.

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