Sports, Entertainment and Convention District Station (formerly GWCC/CNN Center) Roof Replacement
GWCC/CNN Center rail station has a new name! It’s now the Sports, Entertainment and Convention District Station or SEC District Station.
.jpg "May 2025 Construction on GWCC/CNN Center Roof")
Image Description: A crew member at SEC District Station rolls out a plastic tarp on top of the roof while other crew members work in the background.
Current Status
Construction at Sports, Entertainment and Convention District Station is complete.
The replacement project is a part of the larger
Roofing Rehabilitation Program which addresses the condition of more than 175 facility roofs with more than 3 million square feet of roofing.
Project Overview
The Sports, Entertainment and Convention District Station is located in downtown Atlanta on MARTA’s Blue and Green Line. The station provides easy, walkable access to a number of major downtown attractions including Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, Georgia World Congress Center, The Center (formerly CNN Center), Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Aquarium, and the World of Coca Cola.
This station was constructed in 1979 and sits underneath the Centennial Olympic Park Drive bridge overpass. Over time, debris from the overpass has fallen onto the roof causing damage and water intrusion into the station.
Image Description: This historic image shows the original construction of SEC District Station underneath the Centennial Olympic Park Drive bridge overpass. The exterior wall of the station has not yet been built, exposing the interior of the unfinished station.
Construction on the exterior of the station began in April 2025 to replace the roof at Sports, Entertainment and Convention District Station. After demolition of the existing roof system, concrete was repaired, and a new roof and bridge netting was installed to prevent further damage and water intrusion. Construction occurred in one phase and was completed in late September 2025.
.jpg "GWCC/CNN Center roofing sealant, completion")
Image Description: The image above shows a crew member on top of the roof installing the final layer of sealant to protect the roof and prevent future leaks at the station.
Project Features
- Demolition of existing damaged and leaking roof
- Concrete repair
- Installation of new roof
- Installation of bridge netting to prevent future damage to new roof
Image Description: The above image shows a close-up of the black netting fastened beneath the overpass to prevent additional debris from falling.
Stay Informed
For questions or comments about the project, please contact the MARTA Project Manager:
LaShondra Hubert
Project Manager II
lshubert@itsmarta.com