The Atlanta Opera Breaks Ground for the Molly Blank Center for Opera & Arts!
Posted on Feb 19th, 2026

Peachtree Battle Alliance has reached a defining moment as The Atlanta Opera officially breaks ground on the new Molly Blank Center for Opera & Arts at the historic Bobby Jones Clubhouse along the Atlanta Beltline.
 
 
This milestone reflects years of thoughtful collaboration, strategy, and steady leadership among the PBA Board, Catherine Spillman, of the Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy, and The Atlanta Opera. What began as careful dialogue and shared aspiration evolved into a meaningful public-private partnership rooted in preservation, stewardship, and community vision.
 
The groundbreaking marks not just the start of construction, but also the culmination of extensive meetings, negotiations, and collective effort to ensure that this transformative project honors the historic integrity of the site while enhancing Atlanta Memorial Park and the surrounding neighborhood. Together, these partnerships signal a bright future built on trust, cultural enrichment, and a shared commitment to thoughtful growth for generations to come.
 
Read what the local media has written about the groundbreaking of the Molly Blank Center for Opera & Arts.