It seems like almost every week Atlanta announces another new project in the works that won't appear for a few years. You might groan and moan about it because the first thought is "traffic." Yeah, Atlanta traffic is pretty bad but in all honesty nothing can be done about traffic. Face it, Georgia drivers are the worst. Traffic just means that Atlanta is expanding and growing which ultimately means new ideas are being created to make the city even better. Trust me, you might not be able to visualize it now but these are some pretty exciting developments happening in Atlanta. It's going to make the city even better.

1. SkyTower Atlanta

Now you might be thinking, "What is this tower thing?" Well, it's going to be the first ever vertical thrill ride in a major city. It will be 225 feet tall with three different rides, yes...I said three. The first ride will be SkyTwist which will take 20 riders from the street-level to the top of the tower in a glass gondola that rotates. Cool, right? Well that's not all. The second ride will be called SkyDrop and you guessed it correctly, you drop 225 feet in the air. The final ride will be called the SkyShot which will sling riders over 200 feet in the air. Don't worry, this is all expected to be here sometime in Summer 2016 right near Centennial Olympic Park.

2. Suntrust Pier 225

Look at that face. Isn't it absolutely adorable?! Georgia Aquarium rescued two Sea Lion pups from the California coast where they joined four more Sea Lions that were deemed unable to be released back into the wild. The Sea Lions will help educate the public about the dangers the animals face in the oceans including a dwindling food supply. Get excited because the exhibit just opened!!

3. SunTrust Park

It's almost here. Well..sort of. One more season at Turner Field and then in 2017, the Braves say hello to their new home, SunTrust Park. I know it's a pain right now and the impending doom of traffic freaks all of us out but it's the Braves and it's going to be awesome. Not to mention they are going to put a Zip-Line in the park and make it super family friendly! 2017 needs to get here now.

4. Atlanta United FC

The most exciting news yet! This will be the 22nd MLS team and will make their home at the new fancy Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Another exciting Atlanta team to support in 2017..let's just hope they make it a great first season. #ATLUTD

5. Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Of course it doesn't have a Zip-Line in it but its exterior look makes up for that. Like look how awesome the stadium is going to be! Retractable roof and over 700 concession points. It's going to look pretty awesome with the Falcons and Atlanta United playing in it. 2017, where you at?

6. Fernbank Expansion

Just in time for Summer 2016, Fernbank will have this glorious beauty opened to the public. A 75 acre expansion, the new area will offer vantage points high in the trees, winding footpaths and trails, dramatic tree pods, sensory stations, elevated adventure nets, water cycle activities and more. Another cool part of this expansion is that there is increased access to Fernbank Forest, one of the largest old-growth urban forests.

7. Porsche Experience Center

Fine. You caught me. I just really wanted to profess my love for Porsche and campaign to be able to ride in or drive one. In honestly though, the Porsche Experience Center did just open up during the summer so it is a relatively new development to Atlanta. This is pretty much a dream right here. Basically you can eat at the center either at the cafe or make reservations at the restaurant and watch all the pretty little Porsches race around the track. Now if you want to drive one of the cars, you have to be 21 and over, have a valid license and pay some Benjamins to feel the speed. The lowest price starts off at $300 and you get about 1.5 hours of driving in the Porsche with a professional giving you tips. Now that sounds like a lovely day to me.

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