In 2003, the University of West Georgia acquired 250 acres (1.0 km2) from the city of Carrollton for the purpose of creating a stadium and athletic complex.[10] The concourse level of the facility includes a two-story lobby that offers an area for event pre-function gatherings.The Coliseum has a maple wood floor surrounded by seating and a four-sided, state-of-the-art video scoreboard suspended over center court.The upper level includes three large skyboxes for UWG officials, boosters, and friends to gather during events.The Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA and AAAA boys' and girls' basketball quarterfinal round of the playoffs are also held at this facility annually.