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University of West Georgia’s stadium

Athletics and Recreation

The athletic market has always been a staple of Southern A&E's design repertoire. We have a vast experience in athletic facilities including gymnasiums, stadiums, synthetic turf fields, baseball and softball fields, hitting and pitching facilities, field houses, tracks, multi-purpose fields, and weight training facilities.

Our recreation experience includes park work done for Douglas County, Cobb County, and Henry County. These projects have ranged from multi-purpose fields, concession/restroom/press boxes, baseball and softball fields to walking/jogging paths.

LaGrange High School Athletic Facility

516 N. Greenwood St., LaGrange, GA 30240

The new LaGrange High Athletic Complex was designed and constructed for the Troup County School System. The center features a 35-yard indoor synthetic turf field and a large gymnasium with bleachers on three sides. The second level of the gymnasium contains a walking/running track surrounding the court. The facility also features a large wrestling/cheerleading room, weight training, multi-purpose rooms, and classrooms.

Carrollton High Athletics

202 Trojan Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117

Grisham Stadium consists of a 3,000-seat home grandstand and a three-level press box containing private suites, press level, and a camera deck. A synthetic turf field was incorporated into the overall site allowing for adequate performance and draining capabilities on the field. The site also features a completely renovated competition gymnasium, new softball facility, and a two-level fieldhouse with weighing, team meeting, laundry, locker rooms, and a hall of fame.

Freedom Field

111 Bear Country Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31088

The 12,000-seat high school stadium serves a dual purpose as the home field for two schools in Houston County. The stadium field is full synthetic turf with an elevated landscaping turf seating area for spectators in the home end zone. Stadium guests walk into the stands at a mid-cross aisle and then decide to either head down into the cast-in-place concrete stands or up into the all-aluminum grandstands. For the players, a nearly 7,000 square foot conditioned field house was designed with full locker rooms, restroom facilities, and training rooms for home/visiting teams.

Alexander High Gymnasium

6500 Alexander Parkway, Douglasville, GA 30135

The new 55,657 sq. ft. competition gymnasium is a state-of-the-art facility designed by Southern A&E in 2015. A large concessions area greets fans once they enter the second level. A walking/running track surrounds the upper level of the gym along with four corners of trophy cases. The gym has seating on three sides and a large weight training facility situated towards the rear of the building. Large locker rooms for all sports are also contained within the new gym.

University of West Georgia Athletics

1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118

Southern A&E was proud to have worked closely with the University of West Georgia to provide them with "a place to call home". A new 9,000-seat stadium was completed and ready 2009 football season. An athletic office building was also constructed on-site, which features home and visitor lockers, a hall of fame, a large weight training facility, offices, team meetings, and a clinic.

Marshall University Athletics

Huntington, West Virginia

Southern A&E has had the privilege of working for Marshall University since 2006. Since that time, we have completed a 13,000 sq. ft. weight training facility, renovated the Shewey Athletic Center and added 4 new suites to Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Harris County High School Indoor Practice Facility

8281 GA HWY 116, Hamilton, GA 31811

The 53,723 SF indoor practice facility at Harris County High School, designed by Southern A&E, was completed in December 2023. This state-of-the-art facility features a 3,333 sf weight room, four locker rooms, four offices, and a 50-yard synthetic turf practice field. The new space provides student-athletes with year-round training opportunities, enhancing the school's athletic programs and supporting team development.

Kennesaw State University Indoor Hitting & Pitching Facility

1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144

The 4,191 SF baseball and softball facility at Kennesaw State University was completed in 2010. This facility features synthetic turf throughout, with brick dust used for the pitching mounds, offering a durable and high-performance playing surface. It also includes storage for pitching machines and other equipment, providing a well-equipped space for both teams to practice and prepare for competition.

Villa Rica High School Stadium

600 Rocky Branch Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180

The renovation of Villa Rica High School Stadium for Carroll County Schools, completed by Southern A&E in 2021, transformed the facility with new home and visitor stands, concession and restroom buildings, a new locker room, and a home-side press box, totaling 9,854 sf. The stadium features a synthetic turf field surrounded by a full track, providing a high-quality space for both football and track events. An additional parking lot was also built to accommodate increased attendance for games and meets.

Synthetic Turf Fields

Southern A&E has had the privilege of completing over 16 synthetic turf fields for the following school systems:

  • Carroll County Schools
  • Carrollton City Schools
  • Clayton County Schools
  • Douglas County Schools
  • Fannin County Schools
  • Heard County Schools
  • Houston County Schools
  • Lamar County Schools