The proposal, which would lead to the demolition of the Georgia Dome, would be paid for with about $300 million from the city's hotel/motel tax while the Atlanta Falcons would pay the other $700 million, of which about $100 million would come from the seat licenses.
The Falcons organization says personal seat licenses are a common source of financing for modern-day stadiums; more than half of the teams in the NFL charge their fans a PSL fee.
While some football fans in Atlanta may accept it, others say they just can't afford it.
Local radio host John Kincade of "The Buck and Kincade show" on 680 the Fan says the Falcons better produce in the postseason if they want to sell personal seat licenses to its fans.
"It's the perfect time to start floating it out there to say, ‘Look, you're going to be paying a fee, a PSL, just to be able to buy your tickets.' That goes over much better if this franchise starts producing playoff wins and maybe even a trip to the Super Bowl," Kincade said.
David Gay has been a Falcons season ticket holder for more than two decades, but that could change if the team starts charges a fee to purchase season tickets,
"Then that's going to be even more that we have to come up with and we'll probably wound up losing our season tickets," Gay said.
Other football fans say they would rather pay more to watch a Falcons game than higher taxes.
"I might attend one or two a year. So, I'd rather pay a little bit more of a premium then than have to foot the bill with my tax money," said Brookes Stephens.
Some believe that in the end, Falcons fans will accept the extra cost to purchase a ticket.
"No, it's not fair. But football fans are football fans, you know. They like the sport. So if you love the sport you'll do anything you need to keep it the way it is," said Felix Lloyd.
In a statement, Kim Shreckengost of the Falcons' parent group, The AMB Group LLC said, "We do not have a PSL program developed yet, but we do know that our approach to PSL pricing - as is our goal for ticket pricing - will be fair and inclusive. We anticipate total PSL sales to be well below that of recent new stadiums, but we cannot determine pricing until we know more about the stadium design."
The new retractable roof stadium would be built south of the Georgia Dome at Northside and MLK Drive, or just north at Northside and Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard. It would open in 2017 and would house the Falcons along with other sports, convention and entertainment events, according to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:45:14 GMT
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff biked his way to work on Friday. Dimitroff rode from Buckhead to The Georgia Dome as part of "National Bike to Work Day."
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff biked his way to work on Friday. Dimitroff rode from Buckhead to The Georgia Dome as part of "National Bike to Work Day."
Monday, May 13 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:19:20 GMT
Former Atlanta Falcons star Warrick Dunn is now a graduate of Emory University. He was awarded a business degree after completing the university's Executive MBA program.
Former Atlanta Falcons star Warrick Dunn is now a graduate of Emory University. He was awarded a business degree after completing the university's Executive MBA program.
Monday, May 13 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:01:16 GMT
It's that time of year again! The Falcons Golf Tournament at the River Club in Suwanee is Monday, and it starts 10 a.m. Good Day Atlanta's Buck Lanford is in the tournament and he spoke with quarterback Matt Ryan.
It's that time of year again! The Falcons Golf Tournament at the River Club in Suwanee is Monday, and it starts 10 a.m. Good Day Atlanta's Buck Lanford is in the tournament and he spoke with quarterback Matt Ryan and Coach Mike Smith!
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:31:23 GMT
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:32:32 GMT
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
