No Braves bridge? Here are 7 other ways to spend $12M

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No Braves bridge? Here are 7 other ways to spend $12M

The proposed $12 million pedestrian-transit bridge that would provide Atlanta Braves fans access to the new SunTrust Park has been delayed one year. The potential cost of the bridge has been controversial, so we wondered what else could be bought for $12 million ...

1. Tablets for all 111,751 students in the Cobb County School District.

2. A $2,000 supplies budget for all 5,825 Cobb County classroom teachers.

3. Maintenance and repair for the numerous potholes throughout the 2,500 miles of roadway in Cobb County.

4. Revival and refurbishment of Marietta's shuttered Theatre in the Square, as well as rent and operating funds for 75 years.

5. Tickets to Six Flags Over Georgia for every fan at the ballpark.

6. Round-trip Uber service to the ball park for every fan.

7. A beer for every fan at the ball park for 43 home games.

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The proposed $12 million pedestrian-transit bridge that would provide Atlanta Braves fans access to the new SunTrust Park has been delayed one year. The potential cost of the bridge has been controversial, so we wondered what else could be bought for $12 million ...

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