COBB COUNTY, Ga. — WXIA-TV commissioned a scientific poll, in conjunction with SurveyUSA, with residents from ten metro-Atlanta counties about the Atlanta Braves relocation to Cobb County.
The survey asked ten questions that ranged from the actual location of the stadium to the contribution from Cobb County residents and their likelihood to attend games.
The exclusive poll rendered results which indicated that the majority of metro area residents are comfortable or indifferent about the move.
The survey asked 500 adults the following questions:
The Atlanta Braves intend to move to a new stadium in Cobb County in 2017. Do you support? or oppose? this move?
46% Support
43% Oppose
11% Not Sure
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on the stadium plan two weeks after it was publicly announced. Is two weeks too much time …too little time … or just about the right amount of time to allow for public input?
5% Too Much
54% Too Little
38% Just About The Right Amount
3% Not Sure
Cobb County will contribute 45%, or about $300 million dollars, of the total cost of the stadium, through a combination of bonds, revenue from existing property taxes, and taxes on hotel rooms and rental cars. Is this a good deal? or a bad deal? For Cobb County?
46% Good Deal
37% Bad Deal
17% Not Sure
via POLL: Atlantans OK with Atlanta Braves move to Cobb Co. | 11alive.com.
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