ATLANTA (May 9, 2012) – As construction progresses on the College Football Hall of Fame, residents of Atlanta will notice roadway changes near the building site. Foundry Street, intersecting the construction site, will close permanently on Monday, May 13 as build-out of the Hall continues. Baker Street, which lines the north end of the property, has been widened and extended around to the west of the site (adjacent to the railroad tracks). It now extends into the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) gulch and will provide access to the Omni Hotel and GWCC loading docks, as well as parking for the GWCC and Phillips Arena.

ATLANTA - (May 10, 2013) The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) hosted Coverings, the tile and stone tradeshow this past week, April 29-May 2. The event featured over 900 global exhibitors in the industry and attracted distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, architects, designers, suppliers and others involved in the industry.

ATLANTA - (May 6, 2013) Trade Show News Network (TSNN) recently released their 2012 Top 250 U.S. Trade Show list which ranks the top shows by net square footage.

ATLANTA - (May 6, 2013) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) participated in the 2nd Annual Downtown Atlanta Earth Day Clean Up Challenge on Tuesday, April 23rd by collecting discarded materials from the west side of Northside Drive. Over the two hour period, 20 employee volunteers picked up 26 bags of trash and recyclables.

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ATLANTA - (April 9, 2013)The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) campus hosted the 75th NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Championship and related activities over the course of the last four days.

It was brought to our attention that an un-authorized third party has been selling NCAA Final Four Event Parking Passes without consent from the Georgia Dome, Georgia World Congress Center and NCAA.

ATLANTA - (March 21, 2013) On Saturday, March 23rd the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which includes the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park, will participate in Earth Hour for the third consecutive year.

ATLANTA - (March 13, 2013) Several large events are taking place on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus this weekend, March 16-17. Those attending the Atlanta International Auto Show are encouraged to take MARTA or to use the routes listed below to access Building C of the Georgia World Congress Center. These routes are particularly important on Sunday when streets will be closed for the Publix Georgia Marathon.

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority Purchasing Department cordially invites you and a guest to attend our Vendor Procurement Opportunities Conference

ATLANTA - (February 11, 2013) Several large events are taking place on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus and at nearby venues this weekend, February 16-17, with the largest attendance numbers expected to exceed 175,000 on Saturday. CHEERSPORT, Bronner Bros., Monster Jam and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will all take place downtown this weekend. With the increased number of downtown visitors, attendees are encouraged to: take MARTA or if driving, purchase parking passes online, take the alternate routes listed below and leave home earlier than normal.

ATLANTA - (January 16, 2013) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority Board of Governors, the governor-appointed group that oversees the operation of the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park, announced today that its current officers have been reappointed for a second term, serving the GWCCA for an additional two years. Leadership positions are voted on by all 15 Board members.

ATLANTA - (December 10, 2012) Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Board of Governors voted unanimously today to move forward with building a new stadium in downtown Atlanta to serve as the home of the Atlanta Falcons and other premier events.

ATLANTA - (November 2, 2012) The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) recently announced the selection of Tech Rentals as the in-house audio visual provider for the convention center located in downtown Atlanta.

ATLANTA - (September 11, 2012) The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) recently appointed Jim Ridgway as the director of event services for the convention center located in downtown Atlanta.

ATLANTA - (July 26, 2012) The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) recently announced the selection of Mark Adams as director of sales for the 3.9 million square foot facility.

ATLANTA - (July 25, 2012) The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is pleased to announce that free wireless internet service will soon be available at no charge in the facility's public areas.

ATLANTA – (July 3, 2012) Centennial Olympic Park's 4th of July Celebration will offer fun and entertainment for the entire family.

ATLANTA – (June 18, 2012) Atlanta's Bowl Game takes leadership role on green scene.

ATLANTA – (May 10, 2012) After receiving a $2.3 million grant in 2011, the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) recently completed a major lighting retrofit and controls system upgrade which will reduce energy consumption, as well as operation and maintenance costs, by using more energy efficient lamps and advanced lighting controls.

ATLANTA – (May 1, 2012) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which is comprised of the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park, recently announced the selection of individuals to fill Government Relations and Communications positions for the Authority.

ATLANTA – (March 14, 2012) Downtown Atlanta will be busy this weekend with several events taking place on the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) campus and surrounding areas. Of particular note, there will be many street closings on Sunday because of the Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon (see alternate route below).

Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. - Georgia World Congress Center

ATLANTA -(February 15, 2012) Several large events are taking place on the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) campus and at nearby venues this weekend, February 18-19, with the largest attendance numbers expected to exceed 100,000 on Saturday. CHEERSPORT, Bronner Bros., Abilities Expo, Professional Bull Riders and a circus event at Philips Arena will all take place downtown this weekend.

ATLANTA -(January 31, 2012) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority Board of Directors today approved a six-year renewal of Levy Restaurants' exclusive food and beverage contract for the Authority's three venues starting in July 2012.