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New arena football team to play in Gwinnett

The Atlanta Havoc will play in the Buford Arena when it begins play in the American Arena League

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The Atlanta Havoc will play in the Buford Arena when it begins play in the American Arena League
By Amanda C. Coyne
Oct 4, 2017

A new arena football team will play in Gwinnett County when it joins the American Arena League in 2018.

The Atlanta Havoc is making its home in the Buford Arena, according to a release from the AAL. The team is owned by Tim Viens, a NASCAR driver who also owns the Vermont Bucks, another AAL team. The Bucks won the 2017 Can-Am Indoor Football League Championship.

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The team is holding open tryouts on Oct. 14. All position players are welcome, and there is a $75 fee required to participate.

Tickets are already available for purchase. The first home game is scheduled for March 17.

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