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It’s easier than ever for an Atlanta meeting to be green

(Atlanta Business Chronicle) –
The Georgia World Congress Center is the largest LEED Gold-certified convention center in the world. It is among six other LEED-certified event venues in Atlanta.

In November, the Georgia World Congress Center will welcome Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the largest convention in the world dedicated to green building.

Do-goodrs rescue leftover food for non-profits

(Atlanta Journal-Constitution) –
Tim Trefzer, corporate social responsibility manager for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, has been working with Goodr for about a year. For many years, the authority has donated packaged and nonperishable food through its exclusive food service provider.

Super Bowl organizers, partners expand bid to run clean energy show

NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Sunday’s U.S. Super Bowl will score on the clean energy front, with an environmental group and a beer maker for the first time offering to offset greenhouse gas emissions linked to fans’ travel and the host city of Atlanta, organizers said.

You Watch the Super Bowl; They Watch That Other Bowl

(Bloomberg Environment) –
No one knows whether Tom Brady will get his sixth championship ring this weekend or Jared Goff will get his first, but one thing is certain: Both starting quarterbacks, along with the more than a million people traveling to Atlanta for the Super Bowl, will use the bathroom.

The GSB Interview: Tim Trefzer, on the Greenness of Atlanta’s Super Bowl LIII

(Green Sports Blog) –
From a sustainability perspective, Atlanta has a leg up on other host cities since the game will be played inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the first LEED Platinum professional sports stadium in North America.

The GSB Interview: Tim Trefzer, on the Greenness of Atlanta's Super Bowl LIII

From a sustainability perspective, Atlanta has a leg up on other host cities since the game will be played inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the first LEED Platinum professional sports stadium in North America.

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Is the Hospitality Industry Practicing Resilient Thinking?

Over the last decade, the hospitality industry has taken advantage of the bottom-line savings stemming from simple environmental initiatives.

Super Bowl organizers, partners expand bid to run clean energy show

NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Sunday’s U.S. Super Bowl will score on the clean energy front, with an environmental group and a beer maker for the first time offering to offset greenhouse gas emissions linked to fans’ travel and the host city of Atlanta, organizers said.

Tips for navigating APS’ Back-to-School Bash at the GWCC

With summer coming to a close, it’s time again for supply lists, new backpacks, and physical exams. While many metro-area school districts are already in session, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) head back into the classroom on Monday (Aug. 12), and to get students and parents ready, APS is once again hosting its Back-to-School Bash on […]

Tips for navigating APS' Back-to-School Bash at the GWCC

With summer coming to a close, it’s time again for supply lists, new backpacks, and physical exams. While many metro-area school districts are already in session, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) head back into the classroom on Monday (Aug. 12), and to get students and parents ready, APS is once again hosting its Back-to-School Bash on […]

Atlanta Comic Con has GWCCA team dreaming of superpowers

With Atlanta Comic Con back again at the Georgia World Congress Center today (July 12) through Sunday (July 14) we asked Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) team members the million-dollar question: if you had a superpower, what would it be, and why? Clarke Kelly, GWCCA Event Coordinator for Atlanta Comic Con kicks off this […]

GWCCA Campus: Summer beckons in the Backyard

With temperatures rising, the sun shining and summer officially kicking off Friday (June 21), outdoor activities, happy hours, and tailgating events have reappeared in Atlanta again.  Right on cue, The Home Depot Backyard on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s (GWCCA) downtown Atlanta campus is in full swing with summertime initiatives including health and wellness […]

Guess Who’s Back? Hot 107.9 Block Party at Centennial Olympic Park

The Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash ATL Block Party returns Saturday (June 15) to Centennial Olympic Park on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) downtown Atlanta campus. Recently revealed, this year’s live performances will consist of R&B recording artist Jacquees and other performers such as Fly, Calboy, B. Smyth, Venus, Kamillion, YK Osiris, Skooly, Pop […]

Mom-umental Mavama pods: GWCCA continues to create an inclusive space

This weekend marks a celebration of all mothers, the influential heroes of our society. Mother’s Day (May 12) honors motherhood and the impact of their maternal bonds, and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) recently became even more mom-friendly with the installation of new Mamava pods. Throughout their lifetime, mothers are often faced with […]

Meet the GWCCA’s first-ever paw patroller

Today (March 13) marks National K9 Veterans Day, a celebration designed to honor the commitment and sacrifices that military dogs, police dogs, border patrol dogs and all other canines have made for our nation. So as we recognize K9s country-wide, now is the perfect time to introduce the Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s (GWCCA) first […]

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2019 resolutions reinforce GWCCA’s vision

Cheers to the new year. The start of a new year is always a great time to reevaluate, refresh, and refocus on goals. So as we all strategize and prioritize for 2019, it’s a good time to share some of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s (GWCCA) organizational resolutions and goals. Below are just a […]

Focal Point: Annual Report Digital Extras

From page 13: Meet GWCCA Lead Guest Services Specialist John Scott. From page 15: A timeline animation of the Georgia World Congress Center’s expansion project. From page 16: 2020 Vision update showing evolution of GWCCA campus. From page 19: Meet GWCCA Sales Manager Lidija Ahmetovic who focuses on booking business at the Savannah Convention Center.

GWCCA and Levy collaborate to provide safest food and beverage experiences

Did you know December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month? It’s an international campaign around food safety standards and serves as a reminder to food service professionals of the importance of properly handling, cooking, and storing food. The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) partners with Levy Restaurants day-to-day to provide food safely to its […]

GWCCA military veterans reflect on service and leadership

With Veterans Day, an official United States holiday observed annually on Nov. 11, upon us again, unConventional sought out a few military veterans within the Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s (GWCCA) ranks to share their experiences. Shawn King, GWCCA Procurement Officer What was your division and position/rank? My last unit I served with was Weapons Company […]

WIDESPREAD PANIC, THE AVETT BROTHERS & JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT TO HEADLINE SWEETWATER 420 FEST 2019

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2018 –SweetWater 420 Fest announces Widespread Panic (four sets, two nights), The Avett Brothers, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Rebelution, Moon Taxi, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, John Medeski’s Mad Skillet, Turkuaz, Knower and many more artists will perform at the 15th SweetWater 420 Fest April 19-21, 2019 […]

WIDESPREAD PANIC, THE AVETT BROTHERS & JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT TO HEADLINE SWEETWATER 420 FEST 2019

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2018 –SweetWater 420 Fest announces Widespread Panic (four sets, two nights), The Avett Brothers, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Rebelution, Moon Taxi, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, John Medeski’s Mad Skillet, Turkuaz, Knower and many more artists will perform at the 15th SweetWater 420 Fest April 19-21, 2019 […]

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MacGyver knows: GWCCA's campus is a hidden gem for TV productions

Fall is officially here, bringing the 2018-2019 TV season along with it. Broadcast networks have been rolling out their fall line-ups with big prime time premieres and as we make our way through what’s known in the industry as “premiere week,” there’s one show that we are particularly excited to see. Tonight, we’ll be watching […]

Graduations at the GWCCA – Need to Know

SweetWater 420 Fest Photo Gallery

April 20-22, 2018, Centennial Olympic Park

Campus Improvements map

un-conventional

intranet review

Green Means Gold for Georgia World Congress Center Authority

ATLANTA – (Nov. 28, 2017) – The No. 1 convention, sports and entertainment destination in the world is setting the gold standard for environmental sustainability.

Employee Corrective Action Form

MARTA East/West Line Service Impacts: Dome Implosion

No rail service west of 5 Points; rail replaced with SHUTTLE BUS service.

What will the implosion look like?

Modern Art Installation on GWCCA Campus is Just Peachy

On Monday when Gregory Johnson retired for the evening, he slept straight through the night for the first time in a year. That’s because a 10,000-pound weight had figuratively been lifted from his shoulders earlier in the day.

GWCCA Appoints Gregory Bryant as Director of Vendor Management

ATLANTA – (Sept. 5, 2017) Gregory Bryant joins the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) today as its new Director of Vendor Management, rounding out the organization’s commercial team leadership. Bryant, who most recently served as director of campus services at Clark Atlanta University, is responsible for generating new revenue streams and new products while […]

Peach Bowl Donates Peach of a Modern Art Installation to GWCCA Campus

ATLANTA (Sept. 1, 2017) – By Kent Kimes / Sr. Staff Writer On Monday when Gregory Johnson retired for the evening, he slept straight through the night for the first time in a year. That’s because a 10,000-pound weight had figuratively been lifted from his shoulders earlier in the day. Installed Sunday and Monday on the […]

Full Slate of Firsts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s Opening Run on GWCCA Campus

ATLANTA – (August 28, 2017) By Kent Kimes / GWCCA Sr. Staff Writer When Matt Ryan took the home team’s first snap at 7:14 p.m. Saturday, it was a first of many firsts – and many more to come – as the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS) era officially began with the Atlanta Falcons’ preseason matchup against […]

Georgia World Congress Center Receives IAVM 2017 Venue Excellence Award

ATLANTA – (August 9, 2017) The Georgia World Congress Center has received the 2017 Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), the preeminent organization representing public assembly venues around the globe. The GWCC joins sister property the Georgia Dome, which won IAVM’s Venue Excellence Award in 2013.

Section 123 & 124 of engraved bricks

not available for viewing to the public due to construction zone

Section 123 & 124 of engraved bricks

not available for viewing to the public due to construction zone

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Bobby Brown headlines the Southeast’s Largest Fireworks Show on Fourth of July

(ATLANTA – June 26, 2017) Centennial Olympic Park’s annual Fourth of July Celebration will offer FREE family-oriented entertainment, including live music and the Southeast’s largest fireworks display. This year’s celebration will be bigger and brighter than ever as the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, which owns and operates the 21-acre park, has partnered with Lenox […]

Peach Assist

On-Site Exhibitor Assistance With Peach Assist, the Georgia World Congress Center’s new mobile alert program, help is on the way. Peach Assist allows exhibitors to communicate their needs directly to an Exhibitor Services representative without having to leave their booth during valuable set-up or show floor time. HERES HOW IT WORKS: text PEACH to 69050 […]

Georgia World Congress Center bolsters sales force with two experienced national managers

ATLANTA – (MAY 16, 2017) The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) welcomes the addition of two national sales managers, Brad Minton and Cara Marbach, both focusing on capturing large association and corporate conventions for the 3.9-million-square-foot Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) and the city of Atlanta.

Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash ATL “Free Block Party” Downtown