ATLANTA - (January 12, 2009) The city of Atlanta was named as one of the final 18 host cities that will be included in the United States' bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup™.

ATLANTA - (December 30, 2009) Downtown Atlanta will be packed with numerous activities on New Years Eve, Thursday, December 31.

ATLANTA- (October 28, 2009) Patrick Skaggs has been named the assistant general manager of the Georgia World Congress Center effective December 1, 2009.

ATLANTA- (August 5, 2009) When the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) chose Atlanta as a host market for the 2009 Men's Basketball tournament, officials knew that meant more passionate fans could watch their beloved teams play.

ATLANTA - (July 28, 2009) Dan Graveline, executive director of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, will retire at the end of this year following 33 years at the helm of one of the nation's largest convention, sports and entertainment complexes.

ATLANTA - (July 27, 2009) The Southeastern Conference and the Georgia Dome have agreed on a five-year extension for the SEC Football Championship Game that will have the game played at the world-class facility through the 2015 game, announced SEC Commissioner Mike Slive Monday.

ATLANTA - (July 16, 2009) Kevin Duvall has been named chief operating officer of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, effective August 1. Dan Graveline, Georgia World Congress Center Authority executive director, recently announced the appointment.

NEW YORK - (June 19, 2009) With the lower seating bowl nearly full for the match between Mexico and Venezuela in Atlanta on June 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET, Soccer United Marketing (SUM), together with the Atlanta Falcons, today announced today that seats in the Georgia Dome’s upper bowl are now available for purchase.

ATLANTA - (June 15, 2009) Atlanta has been selected to host the 2014 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Men’s Basketball Tournament.

NUEVA YORK Y ATLANTA - (Jueves, 23 de abril, 2009) – La Selección Nacional de México jugará contra Venezuela su primer encuentro en el Georiga Dome de Atlanta, el miércoles, 24 de junio a partir de las 7:30 p.m. (hora local), evento promovido y anunciado por Soccer United Marketing (SUM), los Atlanta Falcons de la NFL y la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF).

NEW YORK & ATLANTA - (April 23, 2009 ) Mexico’s national soccer team will play the Venezuelan national team in the first international soccer game at the Georgia Dome on June 24 at 7:30 p.m. local, event promoter Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the Atlanta Falcons and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) announced today.

NEW YORK - (March 24, 2009) Chelsea FC, AC Milan, FC Internazionale Milano and Club America to play in six-city championship tournament this Summer

ATLANTA - (March 13, 2009) One year after an F2 tornado hit downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority is busy with activity.

ATLANTA - (March 13, 2009) One year after an F2 tornado hit downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority is busy with activity.

GREENSBORO, N.C. - (February 24, 2009) 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.

Atlanta (January 9, 2009) - For the ninth time in ten years, Monster Jam has sold out the Georgia Dome.