Forsyth County gets update on project to lure NHL franchise to Georgia

Last Updated: March 1, 2025

Hockey fans in Georgia may be one step closer to seeing an NHL team in Forsyth County.

County officials provided a brief update Thursday morning on plans for The Gathering at Forsyth, a proposed development that would serve as the home for the potential franchise.

Could another NHL franchise come to Georgia?

What we know

Developers say they are in the process of finalizing documents to present to the NHL as they continue efforts to secure an expansion team. However, there is no set timeline for when the league might decide on bringing professional hockey back to the Atlanta metro area. The NHL has not had a team in the region since the Atlanta Thrashers relocated to Winnipeg in 2011. More.

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