News / GWCC CAMPUS FULL OF ACTIVITY THIS SATURDAY

(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.