Cobb County Being Sued by Property Owners Over Braves Bridge

Marietta, GA -- Cobb County, SunTrust Park and the Atlanta Braves just can't seem to get a good headline these days.

While controversy reigns over the Braves' plans to prevent local real estate owners from using their property as game-day parking lots, Cobb is now being sued by property owners who say they weren't adequately compensated for the new Braves bridge.

The county took the property through the use of eminent domain, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Now, a court hearing is set for August 25 on the case.

The Braves bridge is a proposed connector to the SunTrust Park from Cobb Galleria, over I-285.

A preliminary and unofficial schedule for the Atlanta Braves 2017 schedule shows the team hosting its first game at the new SunTrust Park on April 13 against the San Diego Padres.

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine put on a hard hat and installed the first seat in SunTrust Park last week.

See also:

• Braves Hold 'Topping Out' Ceremony as SunTrust Park Takes Shape
• SunTrust Park Open House Being Held Monday
• Wahlburgers, Harley Davidson, Others, Signed at New Atlanta Braves Complex
• Braves Launch Season Ticket Campaign Next Week for 2017, SunTrust Park

Image: SunTrust Park