Mexico vs. Venezuela: International futbol flair returns to GWCCA campus

Before the reigning MLS Champions, Atlanta United and Mercedes-Benz were a reality, big-time soccer was getting its introduction to Atlanta at the former Georgia Dome on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s (GWCCA) campus. On June 24, 2009, Mexico and Venezuela played the first international friendly (exhibition) soccer game at the Georgia Dome. The crowd […]

Final Four 2020: GWCCA campus’ next NCAA championship comes into focus

Last week the excitement of March Madness spilled over to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus as neighboring Philips Arena hosted Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, featuring tourney darling Loyola-Chicago and the Ramblers’ good luck charm, Sister Jean. The GWCCA had a piece of the action […]

Final Four 2020: GWCCA campus' next NCAA championship comes into focus

Last week the excitement of March Madness spilled over to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) campus as neighboring Philips Arena hosted Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, featuring tourney darling Loyola-Chicago and the Ramblers’ good luck charm, Sister Jean. The GWCCA had a piece of the action […]

Riding the storm out: GWCCA proves resilient after epic 2008 tornado

Ten years ago today, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s (GWCCA) downtown Atlanta campus faced one of its greatest challenges, and rallied in the face of adversity, highlighting the organization’s resolve and determined commitment to customer service and the community. On the evening of March 14, 2008, with winds reaching 135 mph, an EF2 tornado […]

Former Georgia Dome site clearing – what’s next?

If you haven’t visited the GWCCA campus since the Georgia Dome implosion in November, you’re in for quite a surprise. Gone are the concrete, metals, fabrics and equipment of all types that served as the foundation for a venue that forever altered Atlanta’s and Georgia’s cultural, architectural, and economic landscape as well as created millions […]

Former Georgia Dome site clearing – what's next?

If you haven’t visited the GWCCA campus since the Georgia Dome implosion in November, you’re in for quite a surprise. Gone are the concrete, metals, fabrics and equipment of all types that served as the foundation for a venue that forever altered Atlanta’s and Georgia’s cultural, architectural, and economic landscape as well as created millions […]