Atlanta, December 1, 2025 — In a move that acknowledges decades of urban transformation, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority announced this week it will rename one of its busiest downtown stations to better reflect the thriving entertainment corridor it serves.
The GWCC/CNN Center Station will become the Sports, Entertainment, and Convention District Station — or SEC District Station for short — marking the latest chapter in the transit hub’s long history as a gateway to some of Atlanta’s most iconic venues.
The decision comes as the area around the station has evolved into one of the Southeast’s most vibrant urban districts, drawing millions of visitors each year to State Farm Arena, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Olympic Park…