is entrusting us and our University System of Georgia colleagues to act boldly over the next two years to realize a new vision for our downtown campus,” Georgia State President M. Brian Blake said, thanking the foundation for their support and partnership.

ATLANTA — Georgia State University has announced what it refers to as the “largest transformation project ever,” a new $100+ million plan to develop a college town in downtown Atlanta. The plan is possible courtesy of an $80 million donation from the Woodruff Foundation, its largest gift ever.

The university will spend $27 million of its own money, with $80 million coming from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, a titan of Georgia philanthropy founded by a one-time Coca-Cola Co. CEO. Georgia State plans to demolish one of its original buildings ...