2006 News Archive
Georgia World Congress Center and Georgia Dome Campus Gear Up for Busy Weekend
(Atlanta - December 1, 2006) The Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and surrounding areas will be action packed this weekend!
Get Ready for a Busy Weekend Downtown
(ATLANTA – Sept. 28, 2006) This weekend, 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 everyone.
GWCC Executive Boardroom
ATLANTA (August 29, 2006) - Thanks to a generous donation of furnishings from Bank of America, the Georgia World Congress Center has a new Executive Boardroom.
International Woodworking Fair Holds Largest Show Ever at GWCC
ATLANTA (August 29, 2006) - The International Woodworking Fair returned to the Georgia World Congress Center this month with its largest show ever.
New Wayfinding Signs Introduced Downtown
ATLANTA (August 29, 2006) - This month the very first elements of the Downtown and Midtown Wayfinding System signs were installed. This initiative, spearheaded by Central Atlanta Progress, will standardize signage that is currently inconsistent and confusing.
MEGAFEST BACK FOR YEAR THREE
The Georgia World Congress Center and Georgia Dome welcomed back MegaFest this month for the third year in a row.
SUMMERTIME REJUVENATION FOR THE DOME
Every year, the summer months are a flurry of activity around the Georgia Dome. Not from excited Falcons fans, Monster Truck enthusiast or even college graduates, but from the dedicated staff, working diligently to prepare the building for another fantastic year.
THOUSANDS CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC GAMES
Thousands attended the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Centennial Olympic Games on Saturday, July 15. The event began in the early evening as volunteers from the Atlanta Games met at designated areas around Centennial Olympic Park to reunite with their fellow volunteers from ten years ago.
Enjoy 10th Anniversary Fun at Centennial Olympic Park Tomorrow
Come on out to Centennial Olympic Park tomorrow, July 15, 2006, to enjoy the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Centennial Olympic Games.
GWCC Introduces Newly Enhanced Online Ordering
(Atlanta - June 15, 2006) Online ordering just got simple at the Georgia World Congress Center. The e-commerce section of the GWCC website was recently redesigned to make it easier than ever for you to order services online.
Owners Club at Dome Perfect for Your Event
Opened during the 2005 football season, the Atlanta Falcons Owners Club was recently highlighted during an event to show off its magnificent assets.
New MARTA Route Downtown Designed for Tourists
Exploring downtown just got easier! MARTA launched a new bus route this month called the Atlanta Tourist Loop designed to take riders to all of the most popular attractions downtown.
New in the Park for 2006 Season
Centennial Olympic Park recently launched its new website, www.centennialpark.com, designed to give visitors a Park experience while online complete with beauty shots and information about upcoming events.
Busy Weekend for GWCCA Campus
The Georgia World Congress Center campus is ready for another active weekend. Continuing at the GWCC through Sunday is the 24th Annual Atlanta Journal-Constitution International Auto Show in Building B.
FIRST Championship Returns to GWCC Campus
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) returned to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority Campus April 27-29 for its championship event after months of preparation and regional competitions.
A New Logo to Accompany Bowl's New Name
The Chick-fil-A Bowl recently unveiled its new logo during a ceremony on the West Plaza of the Georgia Dome.
A Lot of Downtown Activity this Weekend
The Georgia World Congress Center Campus will be full of activity this weekend with the FIRST Robotics Championship, Alive! Expo and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution International Auto Show.
Kevin Duvall Appointed Assistant General Manager of GWCC
Atlanta - Kevin Duvall has been named assistant general manager of the Georgia World Congress Center, effective May 1. Dan Graveline, Georgia World Congress Center Executive Director, recently announced the appointment.
FIRST WEEK OF APRIL KICKS OFF PARK SEASON
Warm weather is almost here and the start of April marks the beginning of Centennial Olympic Park's free events calendar.
GWCC NAMED EASY PLACE TO DO BUSINESS
Expo Magazine, which focuses exclusively on tradeshow, convention and corporate event management, published a list of Ten Easy Places to do business in its March 2006 issue.
BIG SOUTH QUALIFIER RETURNS TO ATLANTA
Ready for some volleyball? The Georgia World Congress Center is very happy to welcome back The Big South National Qualifier & Expo.
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHARES PASSION FOR ATLANTA
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority staff recently enjoyed a refreshing look at everything going on in Atlanta when Lisa Borders, President of the Atlanta City Council, spoke during the ongoing Professional Development series.
BUSIEST AIRPORT BUSY MAKING IMPROVEMENTS
Busy is the name of the game at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In 2005, the airport was named the "World's Busiest Passenger Airport" for the 7th consecutive year.
EXPERIENCE FINE CRAFT AT THE GWCC
Experience the latest in the world of fine craft at the American Craft Council's 17th Annual Atlanta Fine Craft Show at the Georgia World Congress Center.
BUSY TIME DOWNTOWN THIS WEEKEND
The Georgia World Congress Center will be full of activity this weekend. Returning to campus are World of Wheels, Bronner Brothers and CHEERSPORT.
SOUTHEASTERN FLOWER SHOW TRANSFORMS GWCC INTO GARDENS
(Atlanta - February 3, 2005) The Georgia World Congress Center is proud to welcome back the Southeastern Flower Show, a garden enthusiast's dream exhibit. This impressive show transforms the exhibit halls into stunning gardens.
HAVE ALL SORTS OF WEATHER FUN AT WEATHERFEST ON SUNDAY
Come visit the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend for WeatherFest, an interactive science and weather show hosted by the American Meteorological Society on Sunday, Jan. 29. With nearly 70 exhibits, the show will provide many opportunities to learn about weather.
GWCC WELCOMES THE INTERNATIONAL POULTRY EXPO AGAIN
(Atlanta--January 23, 2006) The Georgia World Congress Center is pleased to welcome the International Poultry Expo to campus once again. The tradeshow will take place Jan. 25-27 in Buildings B & C. With more than 18,000 attendees from around the world, this annual meeting of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association will mark the 58th consecutive year that the meeting has been held in Atlanta. The association, which is located in Atlanta, has committed to conduct their expo in Atlanta through 2008.
This Weekend Full of Activity Downtown
Downtown will be full of fun activities this weekend. From the Atlanta Boat Show and Monster Jam on the Georgia World Congress Center Campus to a Hawks game and Aerosmith concert at Philips Arena, downtown will draw thousands of enthusiastic attendees for these events.
Atlanta Boat Show Returns to Georgia World Congress Center
The Atlanta Boat Show returns to the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend, Jan. 11-15. Featuring a huge display of boats, marine technology and all the fun and accessories that go with boating, guests will enjoy many activities, seminars and demonstrations during this weekend.
2005 Big Year for Atlanta
As the new year begins, it is worth a moment to look back at what a tremendous year 2005 was for Atlanta. A lot happened and here are some highlights.
GEORGIA DOME HOSTS THREE GAMES IN FOUR DAYS
No one was busier over the New Years weekend than the Georgia Dome. With the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, the last Falcons game of the season and a one-time opportunity to host the Sugar Bowl, the Dome was home to three football games in four days—a phenomena the stadium has never experienced.