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Watch LIVE: Georgia Dome implosion

Channel 2 Action News had cameras throughout the city for the best views of the demolition.
By AJC Sports
Nov 20, 2017

UPDATE: Small glitch during blast, leaves two Georgia Dome sections standing

Some 4,800 pounds of explosives have been placed in the Georgia Dome to bring down the building Monday morning.

The Dome – the home of the Falcons and many other sports events over the past 25 years – is scheduled for implosion at 7:30 a.m. Monday.

Falcons look back warmly at Georiga Dome

Watch the various angles of the historic event filmed by AJC news partner, WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News.

The Georgia Dome is seen, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Atlanta.

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