Falcons, Emory to open new clinic next to team headquarters
Here are the best photos from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Falcons executives break ground for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Falcons executives break ground for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Falcons executives break ground for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Falcons executives break ground for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Falcons executives break ground for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Justin Kutcher emcees the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Falcons executives break ground for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Falcons executives break ground for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Flowery Branch Mayor Mike Miller speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scott D. Boden, MD, VP of Business Innovation, Emory Healthcare and Chief Medical/Quality Officer for Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

President, CEO and Chair of the Board, Emory Healthcare, Jonathan S. Lewin, MD speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Justin Kutcher emcees the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank claps during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay leaves the stage at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Justin Kutcher emcees the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch. The clinic will provide a new orthopaedics location in northeast Georgia for patients, while also being an access point for Falcons who need diagnostic imaging or expert care.(Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).