ATLANTA- (July 27, 2010) In the Georgia World Congress Center’s Main Lobby off Andrew Young International Blvd, visitors can now utilize a new lounge area next to the Information Desk and across from Starbucks. The lounge, called the International Lounge, offers guests free wireless internet access and a place to take a break from the busy show floor with comfortable seating. The space is 2,050 square feet with 33 individual armchairs and 2 couches.

ATLANTA- (July 26, 2010) The Georgia World Congress Center hosts over 350 events with over 1.1 million visitors each year. With this high level of activity and attendance, it is important that there is a surveillance system that is cost effective, produces high quality recordable video and provides future system flexibility.

ATLANTA- (July 8, 2010) Levy Restaurants, the Georgia World Congress Center’s exclusive caterer, welcomed 25 Russian delegates for a culinary tour of the facility last month led by Chef Reece Jones, executive sous chef.

ATLANTA- (July 1, 2010) The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) won Venue of the Year last night from Georgia’s chapter of Meeting Professionals International (GaMPI) during the Phoenix Awards held at the Loews Atlanta Hotel.

ATLANTA- (JUNE 29, 2010) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority received the results of a commissioned study performed by Populous regarding the Georgia Dome.

ATLANTA- (JUNE 23, 2010) The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) worked with the Microsoft Corporation in April during their Microsoft Dynamics customer conference, Convergence, to divert as much waste as possible from the landfill.

ATLANTA- (JUNE 14, 2010) Centennial Olympic Park's 4th of July Celebration offers a full day of fun and entertainment for the entire family, including Atlanta's best fireworks display. The AirTran Airways Fireworks Spectacular will be broadcast on live television by 11Alive WXIA-TV and the soundtrack simulcast on Q100.

ATLANTA- (MAY 07, 2010) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority has partnered with the Atlanta Union Mission to provide jobs and supplies to individuals who utilize the mission's services.

ATLANTA- (April 22, 2010) Two thousand nine was a banner year for sustainable practices at the Georgia World Congress Center. The 3.9 million square foot facility increased recycling efforts and started baling corrugated board and composting in back of the house kitchens. As a large facility, there is potential for producing at lot of waste at the venue, but the GWCC views this as an opportunity to divert these materials from the landfill.

ATLANTA- (February 23, 2010) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority announced today that Frank Poe, a 38-year convention center veteran from Dallas, was appointed GWCCA executive director.

ATLANTA - (February 10, 2010) The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) recently launched a new consumer-focused website. In addition to undergoing major cosmetic changes, the site now enables users to access the complete event calendar without ever leaving the home page.

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

ATLANTA - (September 3, 2009) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority's Department of Public Safety recently received state certification by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police on July 14, 2009.

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. Bob Prather, GWCCA board chairman, announced the news of Graveline’s retirement at today’s Authority board meeting.

ATLANTA, GA (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.

ATLANTA, GA (April 29, 2009) – The Georgia World Congress Center Authority will soon be able to water its green space and turn its fountains back on after a water ban that went into effect October 2007.

ATLANTA, GA (April 29, 2009) – The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) will soon launch the Worker Identification System (WIS) which will be used by convention facilities to identify tradeshow labor when they are onsite.

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

ATLANTA, GA (February 24, 2009) – The Georgia World Congress Center Authority announced today that Khalil Johnson, Chief Operating Officer for the Authority, will retire on August 1, 2009 following more than 30 years of service.

Atlanta, GA (February 11, 2009) - The Georgia World Congress Center Authority announced this week that it has joined forces with its downtown Atlanta neighbors to form a Zero Waste Zone.