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Campus Full of Activity This Saturday
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(ATLANTA
– Sept. 22, 2005) This Saturday, 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 visitors and Atlantans alike. From the Bank
of America Atlanta Football Classic at the Dome
to For Sisters Only at the convention center
to the final Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day
at Centennial Olympic Park, there is a lot to
see and do in downtown Atlanta this Saturday.
The Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic
is the Super Bowl of Black college football.
The event puts Florida A & M Rattlers and
Tennessee State Tigers on the Dome field in
a much anticipated game on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Gates open at 1:30 p.m. and kick off is at 3
p.m. A variety of events associated with the
Atlanta Football Classic will take place on
campus on Saturday. From the Georgia Power Parade
of Excellence to the State Farm Career Fair,
this event is expected to draw large crowds
downtown. The parade will start on Peachtree
Street at Baker Street at 9:30 a.m. and the
career fair will be at the GWCC from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Additionally, there will be lots of
fun and entertainment at The Verizon Wireless
In-Zone Corporate Corner in the Orange Lot across
from the Dome. R&B recording artist Marques
Houston will be performing there at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets to the game are still available through
TicketMaster or the Dome Ticket Office by calling
404.223.8427.
At the Georgia World Congress Center, thousands
are expected to enjoy For Sisters Only, sponsored
by V-103. The event features over 300 exhibitors
specializing in everything from fashions to
automobiles, and chart-topping entertainment,
including Ce Ce Winans, Toni Braxton and Bobby
Valentino. The event takes place on Saturday
and Sunday and includes all around family fun.
Tickets are available at the door for $15.
For additional family fun, children of all ages
are expected at the Fourth Saturday Family Fun
Day at Centennial Olympic Park. Families will
enjoy learning about "Flights and Kites."
Arts and crafts, performances and a chance to
learn about cultures from around the world are
provided free to all who head to the park on
Saturday.
Additionally, the Trashers take to the ice at
7 p.m. at Philips Arena for the pre-season game
against Carolina. Heavy traffic is expected
in and around downtown this weekend due to the
number of events ongoing. Attendees are encouraged
to take MARTA to arrive safely and quickly to
their destination. The Georgia World Congress
Center and the Georgia Dome can be accessed
by the GWCC/DOME/ Philips/CNN station or the
Vine City Station. For access to Centennial
Olympic Park, use the GWCC/DOME/Philips/CNN
station or the Peachtree Center station.
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Contact:
Christy Petterson
Public Relations Specialist
Georgia World Congress Center
404.223.4019 (phone) / 404.223.4211 (fax)
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center features 1.4 million square feet of prime exhibit space, 12 exhibit halls, 106 meeting rooms and 2 grand ballrooms. Complemented by the Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park, the three facilities comprise one of the finest convention, sports, and entertainment complexes in the world. |
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