Stockbridge Amphitheater Grand Opening with Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle
Mayor Anthony S. Ford and council stand in solidarity with Pastor Terrance Gattis to pray over the venue, safety and wellbeing during the grand event.
It stands true that The City of Stockbridge is for the people by the people! In the year 2020 Stockbridge celebrated 100 years of cityhood and this past Saturday, September 25, 2021, the city held their amphitheater grand opening ceremony, making history as the first amphitheater in Henry County, Georgia. Providing a "live, work, play" lifestyle the amphitheater gave citizens high hopes and expectations and the city delivered with award-winning musical legends Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle headlining the grand opening concert.
The ribbon cutting set the tone for the nights's anticipated excitement.
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Councilwoman LaKeisha T. Gantt
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City of Stockbridge Public Information officer Shana Thornton, introducing the Mayor and Council members. 
Councilman John Blount 
Mayor Pro Tem Alton Alexander
Councilman Alphonso Thomas
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber
Celebratory photo taken immediately after the ribbon cutting officiating the Amphitheater being opened for business.Musical legends Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle bless Henry County, Georgia headlining the grand opening concert for The City of Stockbridge's Amphitheater. The beautiful icons left the crowd happy and moved as we joined them in performing some of their greatest hits, remembering other well known musicians who were close to them but are no longer with us and partied the night away for a joyous celebration during such an unstable time.
If you missed this amazing show don't worry, we had you in mind the entire time. To view a few clips from both performances and party with the crowd virtually you can head on over to our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/WFMYScGvIZQ .
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Ms. Gladys during her spectacular performanceGlowing and exuding happiness |
The new Amphitheater provides seating for about 3,200 and as you can see it was plenty of room for this SOLD OUT show 
As the stage was set for Ms. Patti to appear and grace us with her presence a fashionable shoe display was set forth with an array of options for her to change into during her performance.
As mentioned before, if you missed this amazing show don't worry, we had you in mind the entire time. To view a few clips from both performances and party with the crowd virtually you can head on over to our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/WFMYScGvIZQ .
Let's be clear Ms. Gladys and Ms. Patti weren't the only fashionistas in the building. There were quit a few women and men setting the tone for the evening dressed to empress and many others dressed for a relaxed time with loved ones whose smile spoke louder than any piece of clothing ever could. If you would like to receive your picture please send me a message to request it.
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 Mother & daughter bonding |
      Chris Brown, (yes that's her real name), and her cousin enjoy some quality family time |
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Miami, FL checking in
New Orleans Saints fans join us tonight for the auspicious occasion.
Birthday squad
Stockbridge locals enjoying a night out 
            
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It has been mentioned that Next Month on October 9th the Amphitheater will have Freddy Jackson as the opening act and Ms. Chaka Khan as the headliner. This amphitheater is showing out and setting the tone for other entertainment venues in the city to step their game up. Keep an eye out on future acts and events at www.cityofstockbridge.com
ChristianIf you are in need of some praise and worship be sure to check out the footage we captured from the festival as well as our Praise festival photo gallery
ATL DJCouncilman Elton Alexander and the City of Stockbridge honoring extraordinary women in Stockbridge and surrounding communities.
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Award ceremony guest with Councilman Alexander |
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Dr. Rosalyn Matthews with Councilman Alexander
In celebration of National Women's History Month, Councilman Elton Alexander, The City of Stockbridge, and The Women's Committee of Stockbridge are hosting The 7th Annual Women's History Month Award Ceremony, "Providing Healing, Promoting Hope". This annual event highlights women in Stockbridge and surrounding communities that are doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Amphitheater
It stands true that The City of Stockbridge is for the people by the people! In the year 2020 Stockbridge celebrated 100 years of cityhood and this past Saturday, September 25, 2021, the city held their amphitheater grand opening ceremony, making history as the first amphitheater in Henry County, Georgia. Providing a "live, work, play" lifestyle the amphitheater gave citizens high hopes and expectations and the city delivered with award-winning musical legends Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle headlining the grand opening concert.
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Councilwoman LaKeisha T. Gantt
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