Kapitel 129: 128 Target of public criticism

Packed to the brim, a sea of people.

As far as the eye could see, a daunting, endless crowd made even the Peach Bowl venue, the Georgia Dome, seem miniature by comparison. The surging throng had encircled the site, making it completely inaccessible.

Nothing but people, still more people.

This was the home field of the NFL team the Atlanta Falcons, and it had also been the site of the Peach Bowl for the past twenty-three years.

This year was a little different.

This would be the Georgia Dome's last year hosting any event, as the structure was scheduled for demolition ten months later, turning this city landmark laden with countless memories into history.

The match—one less to watch with each game played—had drawn an unbelievable turnout today. Nearly half of Atlanta had mobilized; coupled with the fact that it was New Year's Eve, the last day of 2016, countless citizens had chosen to spend this commemorative day at the Georgia Dome.

The scene was spectacular.