FOUR TOP INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CLUBS FACE OFF IN THE U.S. IN THE FIRST-EVER WORLD FOOTBALL CHALLENGE
NEW YORK (March 24, 2009) – This summer, four of the best soccer teams in the world – Chelsea Football Club, AC Milan, FC Internazionale Milano and Club America – will compete in the United States in the inaugural World Football Challenge, a six-city round robin tournament.

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITY BUSY ONE YEAR AFTER TORNADO
ATLANTA, GA (March 13, 2009) – One year after an F2 tornado hit downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority is busy with activity. The Georgia World Congress Center hosted a job fair for the Georgia Department of Labor earlier in the week; the Atlanta Journal-Constitution International Auto Show begins Saturday morning; the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament takes place at the Georgia Dome all weekend and Centennial Olympic Park is preparing to kick-off a season full of activities.

ACC ANNOUNCES SALE OF 2009 ACC'S MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TICKETS
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that tickets for the 2009 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament will be available for sale on a tournament book basis starting Monday, March 2. The 56th annual ACC Tournament is scheduled for March 12-15 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga.

GEORGIA DOME SOLD OUT FOR MONSTER JAM 2009
For the ninth time in ten years, Monster Jam has sold out the Georgia Dome. The last of the tickets for this event sold at approximately 12 p.m. on Friday, January 9. Super Suite tickets are still available at www.ticketmaster.com for $105 each. Feld Entertainment and Georgia Dome officials remind everyone that if you have not already purchased your ticket for this year’s event, there will be no on site ticket sales this Saturday, January 10.

FALCONS HEAD COACH MIKE SMITH NAMED ASSOCIATED PRESS COACH OF THE YEAR
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith was named the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year in an announcement by the AP today. In his first season with the Falcons, Smith led the team to an 11-5 regular season record and the club’s first playoff appearance since 2004.

RYAN NAMED NFL'S OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Quarterback started every game for playoff-bound Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.— Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who helped guide the team to an improbable second place finish in the NFC South and a playoff berth, was named the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year today.

GHSA PERMANENT FOOTBALL HELMET DISPLAY UNVIELED
ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Dome and Atlanta Falcons proudly announce the unveiling of a Georgia High School Association football helmet display. Located at lower Gate C of the Dome, this expansive display features helmets gathered from GHSA-affiliated high school football teams statewide.

THE GEORGIA DOME AND THE ATLANTA FALCONS HONOR THE GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION WITH A PERMANENT FOOTBALL HELMET DISPLAY
ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Dome and Atlanta Falcons proudly announce the unveiling of a Georgia High School Association football helmet display. Located at lower Gate C of the Dome, this expansive display features helmets gathered from GHSA-affiliated high school football teams statewide.

FALCONS OFFER EARLY RENEWAL OPTION TO SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons announced today it will offer to current season ticket holders an early renewal option for the 2009 season. The early renewal option provides for discounts of up to 29 percent off the planned 2009 season ticket prices and even more substantial savings off 2009 single game ticket prices.

NCAA MEN’S FINAL FOUR WILL RETURN TO ATLANTA IN 2013
ATLANTA – November 19, 2008 – Today the NCAA® Men’s Basketball Committee announced that Atlanta was selected to host the 2013 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® - the tournament’s 75th anniversary year. The Men’s Final Four, which will bring more than 80,000 fans to the Georgia Dome and Atlanta from April 6-8, 2013, will have an estimated economic impact of more than $61 million for the city. Atlanta was one of 10 cities bidding to host a Men’s Final Four from 2012 – 2016.

FINAL FOUR A FAN OF ATLANTA'S TOURNAMENT BACK IN 2013
Not even a freak downtown tornado could keep Atlanta from being an attractive host city for sporting events. Eight months after a twister blasted out skyscraper windows and shook the rafters of the Georgia Dome during an SEC basketball tournament game, the NCAA announced Wednesday that Atlanta is its choice to host the Men’s Final Four basketball championship in 2013.

NCAA DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL COMMITTEE SELECTS 2012-16 MEN’S FINAL FOUR SITES
November 19, 2008: A process that Division I Men’s Basketball Committee Chair and Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive indicated was as grueling and competitive as selecting teams for the men’s basketball championship concluded Wednesday with the announcement of the following host cities for the 2012-16 Men’s Final Fours.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2008 SEC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FANFARE
October 17, 2008: Volunteers are needed to assist with the Dr. Pepper SEC Football Fainfare.

2008 ATLANTA FALCONS FOOTBALL ACADEMY
October 16, 2008: Are you ready to talk football with quarterbacks Chris Redman and D.J. Shockley, wide receiver Brian Finneran and defensive stalwart Lawyer "Law Dog" Milloy? Well, they're looking forward to imparting their knowledge on you!

GEORGIA DOME CHEF FEATURED ON AJC “HOW 2 ATLANTA”
Chef Frank Abbinanti, Executive Chef for the Dome,
shows us how to feed 70,000 hungry football fans
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution feature Chef Frank and his team in their online video series “How 2 Atlanta”. The video shows how the whole team of culinary professionals here at the Dome prepares for and feeds 70,000 hungry Falcons’ fans.

FALCONS OCTOBER 12, 2008 GIVEAWAY UPDATE
It has come to the attention of the Georgia Dome and Atlanta Falcons staff that many of the player figurines that were given away at the conclusion of Sunday’s game were broken during the shipping process.

Additionally, due to overcrowding at the giveaway points, many fans opted to leave the facility with their voucher and did not receive their player figurine.

Fans who wish to redeem their voucher or replace a broken figurine should contact the Atlanta Falcons Fans Services at 770-965-3115, email: feedback@fans.atlantafalcons.com or send a written correspondence to: Fan Services - Atlanta Falcons, 4400 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

We apologize for any inconvenience fans may have experienced during this Falcons game day giveaway. If you have any additional comments or feedback for the Georgia Dome please visit www.gadome.com and select the feedback link at the bottom of the home page. 

Atlanta Football Classic eyes growth
Goal is to raise more scholarship money
A week before the big game, John T. Grant Jr. sat in his office and spoke with the exuberance of a football coach. Grant, CEO of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, was thinking big. On Saturday, the organization will mark a milestone — the 20th anniversary of the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic — between Florida A&M and Tennessee State universities.

GEORGIA DOME WEEKEND TRAFFIC UPDATE
Atlanta Falcons vs. Kansas City Chiefs 1 p.m., Sunday Sept. 21
ATLANTA, GA – September 19, 2008 – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) released the following information on the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector resurfacing project for this weekend.

LSU VS. NORTH TEXAS TO BE PLAYED IN TIGER STADIUM
BATON ROUGE – LSU’s football game against North Texas will be played in Tiger Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m., director of athletics Joe Alleva announced Wednesday. LSU officials have been monitoring the progress of Hurricane Ike for the last several days and had developed a contingency plan that would have moved the game to one of several other venues had the hurricane threatened South Louisiana.

SCORE SIZZLING FALCONS TICKET OFFERS
ATLANTA, GA – September 10, 2008 – Football fans, get ready! This season, Delta has teamed up with the Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to pass on great savings. As a SkyMiles® member, you'll save up to $20 on select game seats to root on your favorite hometown team. Purchase your Atlanta Falcons or Georgia Tech football tickets online today using "SkyMiles" as your promotional code.

GEORGIA11Alive, MyAtlTV and Comcast to Make Remaining Falcons Tickets Available to Community Volunteers
ATLANTA, GA – September 5, 2008 11 Alive, myAtlTV, and ComcastAtlanta-WXIA-TV (11Alive), WATL-TV (myAtlTV) and Comcast announced today that they would purchase the remaining Falcons tickets to their home opener against the Detroit Lions this Sunday, September 7th in The Georgia Dome at 1 p.m.

GEORGIA DOME TRAFFIC UPDATE FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
ATLANTA, GA – September 5, 2008 – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will continue work on the I-75/I-85 Connector project this weekend. Work will take place in the evenings from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and will NOT affect traffic patterns for Sunday’s game at the Georgia Dome.

GEORGIA DOME LABOR DAY EVENT UPDATE
ATLANTA, GA – August 28, 2008 – The HBCU Marching Band Hall of Fame that was scheduled to take place on Monday, September 1 at the Georgia Dome has been cancelled.

GEORGIA DOME WEEKEND TRAFFIC UPDATE
ATLANTA, GA – August 21, 2008 – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has released the following information on the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector resurfacing project for this weekend.

GEORGIA DOME TRAFFIC UPDATE FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
ATLANTA, GA Posted August 15, 2008– Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) repaving project on I-75/I-85 will continue through this weekend. The following routes are recommended for Falcons’ fans attending the first preseason home game of the year as the Falcons take on the Colts.

ATLANTA FALCONS AND GEORGIA DOME IMPLEMENT FAN CODE OF CONDUCT
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - August 13 – In an effort to enhance the game day experience for all fans, the Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Dome today announced the club’s Fan Code of Conduct for the 2008 season. Similar in nature to the NFL Fan Code of Conduct recently announced, the Falcons code applies to all season ticket holders, their guests and all fans attending home games at the Georgia Dome.

TWO FREE ATLANTA FALCONS FOOTBALL FAN EVENTS DURING THE ALLSTATE ALL-ACCESS WEEKEND
ATLANTA – August 1 & 2 –Fans will have a unique opportunity in the midst of Russell Falcons Training Camp to get a behind-the-scenes, all-access view of the new-look Atlanta Falcons. Allstate All-Access Weekend includes two events that are sure to bring family fun and player-fan interaction to the Atlanta community. Both are free to the public.

DOWNTOWN CONNECTOR RESURFACING RESUMES THIS WEEKEND
ATLANTA – June 6 – Weather permitting, GDOT will continue its weekend work on the Downtown Connector Resurfacing Project starting this evening. Weekend work will begin today, Friday, June 6 at 9 p.m. and conclude Monday, June 9 at 5 a.m.

THE WORLD’S TOP DRUM CORPS RETURN TO ATLANTA THIS SUMMER
INDIANAPOLIS – May 14 – Drum Corps International (DCI), the non-profit event producer of the world’s most elite and exclusive marching music ensembles, will return this summer to Atlanta on Saturday, July 26. More than 3,000 student musicians and performers will be featured as part of this competitive annual event taking place at the Georgia Dome.

SEC MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TICKET REFUND POLICY ANNOUNCED
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 25 – The Southeastern Conference will refund fans holding tickets that were purchased through an authorized agent to games moved during the 2008 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Atlanta, March 14-16. Games from sessions 4, 5, and 6 were moved to Alexander Memorial Coliseum at Georgia Tech University after a tornado struck the Georgia Dome on March 14. Fans holding tickets to these sessions were unable to attend games played at the Georgia Tech facility. Access to these games was limited to student-athletes’ family members, cheerleaders, bands and other credentialed individuals.

Shows begin move in at the GWCC
ATLANTA – March 24, 2008 – International Window Coverings Expo, scheduled for March 26 through March 29, and National Propane Gas Association, March 29 through March 31, began to move their shows into the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday morning. The two events will bring a combined impact of nearly $14 million in direct spending to Atlanta.

Race Expo Moves to Georgia Dome
Times for Packet Pickup and Seminar Series Remain the Same for March 28-29
ATLANTA - March 21, 2008 – After assessing the status of repairs being made to several venues in downtown Atlanta from recent storms, race organizers of the 2008 ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon announced that the Georgia Dome would be the new host on March 28 and 29 for the ING Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo driven by Saturn. The headquarters hotel for race weekend will remain the Omni Hotel at CNN Center.

New Birth Celebrates Resurrection Sunday at the Dome
ATLANTA – March 20, 2008 – Georgia Dome officials announced Thursday that the annual New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Easter Service will take place on March 23 at 10 a.m.

Governor Sonny Perdue Holds Press Conference at GWCC
ATLANTA, GA, March 16, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue and GEMA & Homeland Security Director Charley English visited the Georgia World Congress Center on Sunday, March 16 for a press conference with GWCCA Executive Director Dan Graveline regarding the tornado and consequential damage on Friday night, March 14.

Events cancelled at Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome & Centennial Olympic Park
ATLANTA, GA, March 15, 2008 – Due to the severe storm which hit downtown Atlanta on Friday evening, all weekend events at the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park have been cancelled.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SEC TOURNAMENT
Atlanta – March 7, 2008 - March is all about basketball. Be here March 13-16 to see which SEC team will guarantee itself a NCAA Tournament bid and a chance to play for the national title. Enjoy all of the championship action from the Dome Club Level. Exclusive packages are still available. They include tickets to all 6 sessions and access to the Verizon Wireless Club Lounge which features expanded concourses, upscale concessions, flat screen televisions and concierge services to enjoy during halftime and between games.

Busy Weekend Downtown and on GWCCA Campus
Atlanta — March 12, 2008 - Downtown Atlanta will be full of activity this weekend with several exciting events taking place. On the Georgia World Congress Center campus, the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament will be at the Georgia Dome and the Spring Atlanta Home Show will be at the Georgia World Congress Center. Additionally, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Winter Jam 2008 will make downtown a destination this weekend.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SEC TOURNAMENT
Atlanta – March 7, 2008 - March is all about basketball. Be here March 13-16 to see which SEC team will guarantee itself a NCAA Tournament bid and a chance to play for the national title. Enjoy all of the championship action from the Dome Club Level. Exclusive packages are still available. They include tickets to all 6 sessions and access to the Verizon Wireless Club Lounge which features expanded concourses, upscale concessions, flat screen televisions and concierge services to enjoy during halftime and between games.

WILLIAM SHANNON APPOINTED TO DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITY
Atlanta – William Shannon has been named director of public safety of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. As director of public safety, Shannon is responsible for the safety and security of the 200-acre campus, which includes the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park. The GWCCA is one of the few convention and entertainment venues that boasts its own police force.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR UPCOMING GEORGIA DOME EVENTS
ATLANTA, GA, January 24, 2008 – It’s going to be another exciting weekend downtown. The 6th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Celebration tour spotlights the excellence of 42 Historically Black College and University Marching Bands, and the unique academic experience at America’s HBCUs. Gates open at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. and the performances begins at 3 p.m.

GEORGIA DOME SOLD OUT FOR MONSTER JAM 2008
ATLANTA, GA, January 10, 2008 – For the eighth time in nine years, Monster Jam has sold out the Georgia Dome. The last of the tickets for this event sold at approximately 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 10.

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER, GEORGIA DOME AND PHILIPS ARENA GET READY FOR BUSY WEEKEND
(Atlanta—January 10, 2008) Look forward to another busy weekend downtown as the Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Dome and Philips Arena host several large events including the Atlanta Boat Show, Atlanta Braves Fan Fest & Baseball Expo, Monster Jam, Hawks and Thrashers events.

CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK BRINGS HOME THE GOLD
(Atlanta, GA – October 1, 2007) Centennial Olympic Park brought home the gold at the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) 52nd Annual Convention and Expo. The Park won three prestigious Pinnacle Awards - gold for Best Organizational Web site, gold for Best Miscellaneous Multimedia and bronze for Best E-Newsletter.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 2007
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - AUGUST 2007
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

FALCONS SIGN DRAFT PICKS DE JAMAAL ANDERSON, CB CHRIS HOUSTON, DT TREY LEWIS AND CB DAVID IRONS AND AGREE TO TERMS WITH OL JUSTIN BLALOCK
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons today announced the signings of first-round draft pick DE Jamaal Anderson (8th overall), second-round selection CB Chris Houston (41st overall) and sixth-round draft picks DT Trey Lewis (185th overall) and CB David Irons (194th overall) to four-year deals. Financial terms of the signings were not disclosed. The Falcons also agreed to terms with second-round draft pick, OL Justin Blalock (39th overall).

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - JULY 2007
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

GRIDIRON STADIUM NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBER STADIUMS & SOLD OUT SHOWS
Kelly Urquhart, Chairman for the Gridiron Stadium Network and Sr. Director of Major Events for Ford Field, announced today that three new member stadiums have been added to the organization; M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL and The Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA.

ATLANTA FALCONS ALLSTATE “MIDTOWN TOUCHDOWN” FAN FESTIVAL USHERS IN 2007 SEASON
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA (July 10, 2007) — For the second year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing training camp and a day of entertainment intown for the team’s annual Midtown Touchdown festival on Saturday, August 4 at Atlanta’s Piedmont Park beginning at 3 p.m.

ATLANTA FALCONS AND DIGITARIA UNVEIL ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
(ATLANTA – July 9, 2007) The Atlanta Falcons, a professional football team in the NFC South Division of the NFL, and Digitaria, a full-service digital marketing and technology firm, today unveiled the new Atlanta Falcons Web site.

Georgia World Congress Center Names Micshon Anderson New Security Manager (ATLANTA – June 26, 2007) Micshon Anderson recently joined the Georgia World Congress Center team as a new security manager. Originally from Fort Stewart, Ga., Anderson has over 15 years of experience in the security industry and most recently served as assistant director of security at Phipps Plaza, for eight years in Atlanta. As security manager for the Georgia World Congress Center Public Safety Department, Anderson is responsible for directing personnel involved in establishing, promoting, and maintaining the organization’s security programs.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - JUNE 2007
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

IAEE SELECTS ATLANTA AS HOST CITY
(Atlanta - April 18, 2007) The International Association for Exhibitions and Events (IAEE, formerly IAEM ) announced the selection of Atlanta as the host city for the 2009 Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition during the Southeastern Chapter IAEE luncheon this week.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - APRIL 2007
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

FALCONS ANNOUNCE 2007 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
The 2007 National Football League schedule was released by the League office today. This year the Falcons will host four playoff teams from 2006 (New York Giants, New Orleans, Indianapolis and Seattle) at the Georgia Dome.

2007 NFL REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED APRIL 19
ATLANTA - The National Football League will announce the 2007 schedule for all clubs, including the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, April 19.

DOWNTOWN BUSY AND FULL OF ACTIVITY DURING MEN’S NCAA FINAL FOUR
ATLANTA - March 26, 2007 - Downtown will soon be full of basketball action as the NCAA Men’s Final Four returns to Atlanta, March 30-April 2. Large crowds are expected during the four days of this exciting event.

SIGN-UP NOW FOR THE INAUGURAL ROAD TO THE FINAL FOUR 5K
ATLANTA -- March 26, 2007 -- Be part of the excitement of NCAA® March Madness® in Atlanta with the inaugural NCAA® Road to the Final Four® 5K on Saturday, March 31st. Course will begin and end at Centennial Olympic Park. All registrants will be eligible to win tickets to the 2007 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® semi-final or final games.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - MARCH 2007
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

MYCOKEFEST® TAKES THE STAGE AT THE BIG DANCE®
ATLANTA - March 13, 2007 - Five years after Atlanta last hosted the NCAA Men's Final Four and on the 30th anniversary of the first time the city held the event, the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Coca-Cola®, along with fellow NCAA Corporate Champions Pontiac and AT&T, are staging a celebration of championship proportions.

NCAA® SPONSORS 5K RACE IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA PRIOR TO SEMIFINAL GAMES
Atlanta - March 12, 2007 - Basketball fans everywhere know the road to the 2007 NCAA® Men's Final Four® culminates in Atlanta. But on Saturday, March 31, it will take a scenic detour through the streets of Georgia's capital city and originate and end at Centennial Olympic Park, one of Atlanta's most popular landmarks.

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AND GEORGIA DOME GET READY FOR BUSY WEEKEND
Atlanta—February 21, 2007 - Look forward to another busy weekend downtown as the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and surrounding areas host several large events including the Atlanta International Motorcycle Show, the Real Estate Wealth Expo and Amp’d Mobile Supercross GP / Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series.

REED CHANGES MOMENTUM IN AMP’D MOBILE SUPERCROSS
AURORA, Ill. - February 20, 2007– Yamaha’s Chad Reed struck back with a huge win last weekend when Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series packed San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium, setting the stage for another exciting weekend of racing at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome this Saturday. While the Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites championship heads into an eight-week break, the stars of the Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites take to this track this weekend for the opening round of their championship.

Georgia World Congress Center Names New Director of Engineering
Jim Mastley recently joined the Georgia World Congress Center team as the new director of engineering. No stranger to Atlanta, Mastley has over 20 years of engineering experience and 10 years of management experience.

Georgia World Congress Center Names New Sales Executive
Katja Morgenstern recently joined the Georgia World Congress Center sales team as a new sales manager. Originally from Charleston, SC, Morgenstern has over eight years of experience managing events, and developing procedures, policies, and marketing endeavors for a variety of companies and individuals and most recently served as the Director of Catering for Corporate sales for Levy Restaurants, here at the Georgia World Congress Center. As sales manager for the Georgia World Congress Center, Morgenstern is responsible for the implementation and execution of the sales functions for the Georgia World Congress Center’s national and international corporate trade show markets.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 2007
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

FREE NCAA® YES CLINICS TO BE CONDUCTED AT THREE ATLANTA SITES FOR 2007 FINAL FOUR®
ATLANTA -- February 6, 2007 -- Want your kids to catch the spirit of March Madness®? Then they can't miss the free basketball clinics, for boys and girls ages 10 to 16, being conducted by some of the nation's most successful men's collegiate basketball coaches and student-athletes on Saturday, March 31.

GEORGIA DOME SOLD OUT FOR 2007 HONDA BATTLE OF THE BANDS
The 5th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase has sold out the Georgia Dome, effective Saturday morning. Honda appreciates and thanks those who have supported this unique and exciting event which showcases the pageantry, heritage and showmanship of Historically Black College and University marching bands.

CHICK-FIL-A BOWL RE-WRITES ITS RECORD BOOK
The 2006 edition of the Chick-fil-A Bowl turned out to be the best in the Atlanta bowl’s 39-year history – setting all-time records in five categories – and served to raise the future standard for a bowl game that has truly arrived on the national college football scene.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - JANUARY 2007
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

GEORGIA DOME SOLD OUT FOR MONSTER JAM 2007
For the seventh time in eight years, Monster Jam has sold out the Georgia Dome. The last of the more than 66,000 tickets for the event sold at approximately 4 p.m., Friday, January 12, marking the quickest sellout of Monster Jam in event history. Please keep in mind that tickets to the 2007 Monster Jam will not be on sale at the Dome Ticket Office on event day. All tickets for this event are advance purchase.

BOBBY PETRINO APPOINTED AS FALCONS NEW HEAD COACH
The Atlanta Falcons announced that Bobby Petrino has been named the club’s new head coach. The Falcons moved quickly to replace Head Coach Jim Mora, who was released at the end of the 2006 Falcons season. The Falcons missed the playoffs the past two years, including a 7-9 mark this season.

FSN South goes behind the scenes of Chick-fil-A Bowl
Georgia and Virginia Tech faithful can tune in to Fox Sports Net South's Around the South program Thursday night at 10 p.m. ET to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Bulldogs and Hokies have been preparing for the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

NCAA® AND ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS LAUNCH MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS
Atlanta Public Schools' students in grades six through eight can join the excitement of the 2007 NCAA Men's Final Four® and learn valuable lessons about good sportsmanship by participating in the 2007 NCAA Middle School Madness Program.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - DECEMBER 2006
Want to know about Atlanta's great business environment, new attractions, awesome restaurants and dedication to healthy growth? Check out "What's Happening in Downtown Atlanta," a monthly newsletter highlighting activities in the big city where every day is an opening day.

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AND GEORGIA DOME CAMPUS GEAR UP FOR BUSY WEEKEND
The Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and surrounding areas will be action packed this weekend! The SEC Championship Game returns to the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 2 with a 6 p.m. kickoff. The oldest of the major conference title games, the game dates back to 1992. This year, the rich history of the SEC returns to the Georgia Dome as the Arkansas Razorbacks face the Florida Gators!

WANT TO BE A PART OF THE 2007 NCAA® MEN'S FINAL FOUR®? VOLUNTEER!
Atlanta Local Organizing Committee Needs More Than 2,000 Volunteers to Help

FALCAN FOOD DRIVE
The Atlanta Falcons Women's Association, along with Pulte Homes Del Webb, will host the 2006 FalCAN Food Drive at the next home game on Nov. 12 against the Browns.

ATLANTA FALCONS TEAM SPIRIT
Download game photo wallpapers and screensavers of your favorite Atlanta Falcons in action and show your team spirit at home or at work.

BANDS OF AMERICA MERGES WITH THE MUSIC FOR ALL FOUNDATION
The Georgia Dome is proud to host the Bands of America Super Regional, which packs two solid days of stellar marching band routines, the last weekend in October.

GET READY FOR A BUSY WEEKEND DOWNTOWN
This weekend, the Georgia World Congress Center, the Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park will host a variety of events that are sure to provide fun and entertainment for everyone.

BLANK ANNOUNCES DOME RENOVATIONS
The Atlanta Falcons Owner and CEO, Arthur Blank, announced plans for major renovations to the Dome that will begin during the next year. The plans are subject to final review and approval by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, which is expected to take place over the next several months.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Game Day Dome Traffic / Falcons vs. Jaguars
TAKE MARTA: With thousands of football fans expected to kick off the Labor Day Weekend at the Georgia Dome this Thursday, officials are encouraging all fans to take MARTA and to "Make it a Breeze" Fans should purchase two one-way Breeze tickets

FANS TO HELP SELECT 2006 RING OF HONOR INDUCTEE
The Atlanta Falcons announced that the team will add to its Ring of Honor during the 2006 season.

MEZZANINE TICKET HOLDERS REMINDED TO ENTER AT DESIGNATED GATE
In order to further enhance fan enjoyment, all fans at the Georgia Dome will be asked to enter and remain on ticketed levels during Falcons football games. If you are sitting in the Mezzanine Section please pay special attention to the entry gate listed on your ticket.

ATLANTA FALCONS MIDTOWN TOUCHDOWN PRACTICE SESSION SOLD OUT
The Atlanta Falcons announced today that seats for the Midtown Touchdown evening practice at Grady Stadium August 5 sold out in less than five days. Due to the tremendous response from fans, a limited number of standing room tickets are being made available, and can be purchased online beginning today at www.atlantafalcons.com, or by visiting the Falcons 365 stores at Lenox and Perimeter malls.

FALCONS SINGLE GAME TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, JULY 15

At 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 15th, a limited number of single game tickets will go on sale for all ten home games on the Atlanta Falcons 2006 schedule.

This year the Georgia Dome's premier food service provider, Levy Restaurants, is proud to let the fans do the picking. At this year's Falcons Training Camp fans have the opportunity to participate in a product test to choose the new Dietz & Watson hotdog that will be served at the Dome during the 2006 Falcons football season.

ACC TOURNAMENT HEADED TO ATLANTA IN 2012

The Atlantic Coast Conference today announced that Atlanta and the Georgia Dome have been chosen to host its Men's Basketball Tournament in 2012. Atlanta has hosted the tournament once before in 2001 and will also host the event in 2009.

NCAA SINGLE SESSION TICKETS ON SALE

Single session tickets for the NCAA Atlanta Regionals are now available for both March 23 and 25! To purchase tickets log on to www.ticketmaster.com or call 800.326.4000.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - MARCH 2006

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THIS WEEKEND FULL OF ACTIVITY DOWNTOWN

Downtown will be full of fun activites this weekend. From the Atlanta Boat Show and Monster Jam on the Georgia World Congress Center Campus to a Hawks game and Aerosmith concert at Philips Arena, downtown will draw thousands of enthusiastic attendees for these events.

ALOHA! SIX FALCONS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN 2006 PRO BOWL

Six Atlanta Falcons -- LB Keith Brooking, DT Rod Coleman, TE Alge Crumpler, RB Warrick Dunn, CB DeAngelo Hall, and QB Michael Vick -- were selected to the NFC's Pro Bowl squad based on their outstanding individual performances during the 2005 regular season.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - DECEMBER 2005

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DOWNTOWN ATLANTA FULL OF ACTIVITY THIS WEEKEND

What a great time to be in downtown Atlanta! This weekend, the Georgia World Congress Center, the Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park will host a variety of events, creating a lot of hustle and bustle in the downtown convention corridor. From the SEC Championship Game to Festival of Trees to Holiday in Lights, the GWCCA campus is gearing up for a weekend full of excitement.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - OCTOBER 2005

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SUGAR BOWL '06 TO BE HELD IN ATLANTA

The Sugar Bowl Committee has announced that it will stage the 72nd Nokia Sugar Bowl Football Classic on January 2, 2006 in Atlanta's Georgia Dome and will use proceeds generated by that Bowl Championship Series (BCS) game to support the hurricane relief efforts in its native New Orleans.

FANS ATTENDING SUNDAY'S ATLANTA FALCONS GAME AGAINST THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT THE GEORGIA DOME WILL BE SUBJECT TO PATDOWNS

In order to further enhance fan safety and comfort, all fans entering the Georgia Dome for Sunday's game between the Atlanta Falcons (2-1) and the Minnesota Vikings (1-2) will be subject to pat-downs and hand searches.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 2005

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FIRST COMMITS TO ATLANTA FOR 2007 ROBOTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) has announced it will return to Atlanta for the 2007 Robotics Championships. The commitment to return to the city for another three years comes after the success the 2004 and 2005 competitions in Atlanta.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - AUGUST 2005

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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA - JULY 2005

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