Georgia Dome to Install New FieldTurf Prior to the 2011 Season
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which includes the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park, will be busy March 31-April 3 with several large events on campus and at neighboring facilities. These events will draw over 100 thousand attendees to the campus.
Georgia World Congress Center Authority Campus BUSY This Weekend
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which includes the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park, will be busy March 31-April 3 with several large events on campus and at neighboring facilities. These events will draw over 100 thousand attendees to the campus.
GWCCA RECEIVES OPEN-AIR STADIUM FEASIBILITY STUDY
ATLANTA - (February 22, 2011) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority received the results of a third commissioned study performed by Populous Architects regarding the feasibility of building an open-air stadium on the GWCCA campus and sustainability of the Georgia Dome for the next 20 years (links to all studies below). This study was approved and awarded to Populous by the Authority in August 2010.
NEW MATCH-UP FOR 2011 BANK OF AMERICA ATLANTA FOOTBALL CLASSIC
100 Black Men of Atlanta announced today the new match-up and sponsorship extension for the 2011 Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic, which will return to Atlanta for the 23rd year Sept. 24, 2011. For the first time in Classic history, the Florida A&M University Rattlers will take on the Southern University Jaguars, in a gridiron battle ripe with pageantry and pride. The Bank of America will extend its title sponsorship of this iconic event hosted and produced by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, which it has supported for so many years.
FANS ENCOURAGED TO RIDE MARTA ON SATURDAY; REMINDER OF AUTHORIZED TICKET SOURCES FOR FALCONS' GAMES
Downtown Atlanta will be packed with numerous activities on Saturday, January 15, highlighted by the Falcons Divisional Playoff game vs. the Green Bay Packers in the Georgia Dome Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m.
In addition to the Falcons’ home playoff game the Georgia World Congress Center will be hosting the 49th Annual Atlanta Boat Show Jan. 13-16 in building C of the convention facility. Georgia’s largest boating event, offers novice and experienced boaters a place to gather under one roof for a rare opportunity to board and compare hundreds of boat brands and everything needed for outdoor fun.
CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT FOR INQUIRES REGARDING POSSIBLE DATE CHANGE FOR 2011 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MONSTER JAM® AT THE GEORGIA DOME
GEORGIA DOME - (December 21, 2010) Thank you for your inquiry. At this time, should the Georgia Dome host the play offs with the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, January 15, 2011, Feld Motor Sports, producer of the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® has made preliminary arrangements with the executives of the Georgia Dome to tentatively reschedule Atlanta’s annual Monster Jam event for Saturday, February 12. All Monster Jam ticket purchases and seats will be honored for the tentative date or may be exchanged for Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship racing event on Saturday, February 26.
SEC ALERTS FANS OF COUNTERFEIT TICKETS
ATLANTA - (November 29, 2010) The Southeastern Conference reminds fans to take precautions when purchasing SEC Football Championship Game tickets on the secondary market.
ATLANTA TO HOST WRESTLEMANIA® XXVII
ATLANTA - (February 1, 2010) The Atlanta Sports Council, Georgia World Congress Center Authority and World Wrestling Entertainment® are proud to announce that the Georgia Dome will host WrestleMania XXVII on Sunday, April 3, 2011.
MEDIA ADVISORY
ATLANTA - (December 30, 2009) Downtown Atlanta will be packed with numerous activities on New Years Eve, Thursday, December 31.
GWCCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
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.
KEVIN DUVALL APPOINTED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF GWCCA
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.
El Georgia Dome tendr una cancha de hierba natural en el interior
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).
ACC announces sale of 2009 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament tickets
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.