ATLANTA-Construction of Georgia State University's $85.2-million convocation center at the intersection of Fulton Street and Capitol Avenue will get underway this week.
President Mark Becker hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at 455 Capitol Ave., to kick off the building phase of the project.
Brasfield & Gorrie is the construction manager for the project. SLAM/Heery/Perkins & Will are the design architects and Gleeds is the program manager.
Announced in 2018, the convocation center will provide indoor space for a variety of large gatherings, including commencements and indoor concerts. It will also be the new home of Panthers basketball.