ATL Winter Spring 2023

WELCOME TO THE AIRPORT DISTRICT

The ATL Airport Area

Anchored by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the ATL airport area is a rapidly evolving mix of diverse communities that surround the airport. Each city, unique to itself, providing vital resources and needs to not only the area residents but to the millions of people flying in and out of the airport each year and to all the businesses and their staff who help keep it all running.

It’s all right here

The ATL airport area has everything you could need without any of the hassles of a big city. Offering a state of the art convention center, world-class dining & accommodations, a wide variety of shopping opportunities, and plenty of things to keep you, your family or business associations entertained during your stay. Or, if you are looking for a place to call home, the area offers a remarkable amount of value for your buck. Take your pick from historic to contemporary, urban to rural, big to tiny, rent or own, there’s something for everyone.

Keeping you entertained

Try the Porsche Driving Experience at their new US headquarters, relish in the history of flight at the Delta Museum, or stroll through any of the historic downtowns. Play Tennis, Soccer, or choose from a variety of golf courses to work on your swing. You can watch bicycle races or relax in a variety of park and nature preserve settings. Check the calendar for a variety of seasonal art and music festivals, theater, car shows and so much more and most likely minutes from your hotel or home.

Going to Atlanta?

Take the people mover from the airport to rent a car, or jump on MARTA, accessible from the airport, College Park, or East Point, and be downtown, Decatur, Lenox, Perimeter and more in minutes.

COLLEGE PARK

Atlanta’s gateway to the world, thanks to the new international terminal, College Park has everything a business or vacationing traveler could need. Minutes from Downtown Atlanta by MARTA train, the city boasts Georgia’s newest and second largest convention center, more than 8,000 hotel rooms, and an ample supply of eateries - from homegrown to your favorite chain.

This is a vibrant city with a reenergized downtown and a diverse spectrum of neighborhoods, including Georgia’s 4th largest registered historic district. College Park’s 14,000 residents enjoy its quiet, small town charm coupled with the conveniences and advantages of big city life.

• Georgia International Convention Center

• 9 Hole Municipal Golf Course

• Woodward Academy

•

4th Largest Historic Neighborhood of Homes in Georgia

• Revitalized Downtown offering food, nightlife and shopping

Renaissance Atl Airport Gateway

Bustling with growth, the City of Hapeville is the epicenter of the resurgence for the Atlanta Airport area. The designated Main Street City is home to the original Chick-fil-A Dwarf House and Wells Fargo Processing Center.

Hapeville is a walkable community, a little over two miles in size, that offers a charming historic downtown filled with restaurants, shopping, a train depot museum and a lively downtown park.

On the edge of the ATL Guide area, Union City is the gateway to the South Fulton Scenic Byway and is home to the second-largest sound stages in North America. This fast-growing, intimate city with over 27,000 residents has the cultural, spiritual, educational, and economic opportunities of a large metropolis but the charm of a small bedroom community.

Hapeville is fast becoming known for its dedication to the arts, with a fabulous public art program, several unique art exhibits, and a performing arts center all located minutes from the airport. Numerous murals, butterfly sculptures, and artist gallery crawls help bring the city alive.

• Train Depot Museum

• Historic Christ Church & Carriage House

• Historic Downtown Art Walk

• Hoyt Smith Conference Center

Minutes from the world’s busiest airport and downtown Atlanta, Union City is an excellent place for new and existing businesses- local, regional, and national firms with an array of services and retail uses. See the natural beauty of southern flora, illustrated by blooming dogwoods, delicate crepe myrtles, flowery Bradford pears, and more. Union City offers numerous community and recreational programs and a variety of special events throughout the year.

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Discover the Area ..............................4

ATL Printmakers Studio ................... 10 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 12

What’s Happening in the Area 18 Airport Area Accommodations 26

The Big Map Center Spread Airport Area Attractions 26 Airport Area Dining 28 Airport Area Services 32 Airport Area Shopping 33 Airport Area Worship Services 34 Braggin’ on the District ................... 38

Real Estate ..................................... 42 Airport Area/Downtown Attractions ....44

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The City of South Fulton is fast becoming a tennis capital of the South. City of South Fulton CVB and Clark Atlanta University Women’s Tennis Team is bringing the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Spring Round-Up back to the South Fulton Tennis Center in 2023.

City of South Fulton offers a multitude of other activities: rock climbing, golf, activities at various facilities & parks plus arts and music at Southwest Arts Center & Wolf Creek Amphitheater.

FAIRBURN

15 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Fairburn is a city of history and a thriving business community offering diverse cuisine & activities for everyone. Improvement projects within Fairburn’s Historic Commercial District, arts & entertainment activities and exceptional educational resources like Georgia Military College and Global Impact Academy offer an appealing quality of life away from the bustling congestion of surrounding areas.

Tennis in South Fulton

A premiere destination for visitors and families, the City of South Fulton also offers world class services to all communities within our City, including:

• Award winning youth programs

• 4 primary recreational facilities

• 17 parks across 700 acres

• Basketball programs in partnership with the Atlanta Hawks

• STEM Programs to help students

• Top-flight aquatics programs

• Programming for adults and senior citizens

The City of South Fulton. . . “More Lives Here.”

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Fairburn, home to the Georgia Renaissance Festival, also boasts downtown concerts, a Farmers Market, parks with diverse recreational activities and Fairburn’s Southside Theatre Guild-a community theater organization with performances for young and old. Home to more than 11 Fortune 500 companies like Google, Duracell and CSX Intermodal, Fairburn is a vibrant city looking to the future-open for business and residential development opportunities.

• 2022 Top 10 Safest Cities in Georgia • Cochran Mill Brewing Company • Downtown Commercial Historic District • Oz Pizza, Armando’s, Casablanca Burger Company & more Fairburn…A world away from the mundane, a city Situated to Succeed!

EAST POINT

The ATL Guide’s largest community and MARTA’s second stop from the airport, East Point is a diverse community offering a melting pot of culture, dining & shopping. East Point neighborhoods are vibrant, offering an eclectic mix of housing options. Camp Creek Marketplace offers an expansive shopping district with national retailers, specialty stores, assorted services & popular national chain restaurants.

CLAYTON COUNTY

Clayton County, one of the original Metro Atlanta counties, is comprised of 7 cities in 4 districts governed by a Board of Commissioners (one per district) and the Board Chairman elected by the voting constituency of the County.

Clayton County is a dynamic, multicultural community: home to the Georgia Archives & one of the locations for the National Archives and Records Administration, the county also boasts a multifaceted arts program including Clayton County Schools Performing Arts Center, the world renown Spivey Hall at Clayton State University, and Arts Clayton with a

East Point Main Street

Georgia Sports Park offers international quality soccer fields booked all year for games & tournaments. In Downtown East Point, you will find local cuisine, from fresh smoothies & southern classics to Caribbean & Raw Vegan dishes. East Point Farmers Market is a weekly market with seasonal produce, baked goods & handmade arts/crafts items. Races at Dick Lane Velodrome showcase the only Olympic-style cycling venue in the State!

• East Point Farmers Market: every Wednesday

• The Dick Lane Velodrome Pro Race series

• Georgia Sports Park

• Downtown East Point

• Camp Creek Marketplace (Camp Creek Pkwy @ I-285)

Performing Arts Center

full time public arts gallery & educational programs for all age groups.

Clayton County contains over 896 acres of parkland, 32 parks, a nature preserve & numerous facilities offering a variety of recreational opportunities.

Home to the most traveled airport in the world, Clayton County is a major player in many industries: film, food/beverage processing & manufacturing, health services, logistics & distribution and aviation & aerospace manufacturing. With air service, rail service, port accessibility & access along major interstates, Clayton County is the “Logical Choice for Logistics.”

Formed in 2014, the Aerotropolis Alliance has been the driving force behind the revitalization of the area around the airport. Their mission is to improve and sustain the quality of life for those who live, work and play here.

The Atlanta Printmakers Studio (APS) will soon be calling the ATL Airport District home. The APS, which has been supporting the art of printmaking in metro Atlanta since 2006, is relocating to a new studio space in Hapeville. Read on to learn more about what the new studio has to o er and what it means for the local community.

The Atlanta Printmakers Studio was founded to provide a well-equipped printmaking studio for local artists as well as raise the awareness of printmaking as an art form. The studio was in the Metropolitan Warehouse complex near West End Mall. Since its doors opened in 2006, the studio has o ered seasoned artists and novices alike opportunities to enroll in a variety of printmaking classes, workshops, and more. APS has also developed a continuing calendar of outreach events to serve the local community. With each year, program o erings have grown; APS has added annual artist residencies, student scholarships, collectors’ prints, artist exchanges and an increasing number of exhibitions.

The new Atlanta Printmakers Studio will feature

two separate studios, printmaking museum, gallery, store, and outdoor gathering space to better accommodate all of the studio’s program o erings. Located in Hapeville at the corner of Virginia Avenue and South Central Avenue, the new studio space is currently being renovated. What once was a 1950’s Amoco gas station is transforming into a 3000 sq ft dream studio.  Kathy Garrou, APS’s Executive Director, shared how an artist in the Atlanta Printmakers Studio introduced APS to David Burt with Hapeville

Atlanta Printmakers Studio finds a Home in the ATL Airport District

Vandercook Press is used to print letterpress posters and cards

By Kristel Rodriguez Peacock

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Economic Development and also to the Hapeville Development Authority. “Everyone was so welcoming. It was not just bottom dollar for them,” explained Garrou. The more time the APS Board spent with the city, the more APS felt that moving to Hapeville was the right choice. Its proximity to the West End studio space was also convenient. Only 6-7 miles from its prior location, the new studio’s location did not feel like a radical shift or that drastic of a commute for existing artists.

In fact, APS’s existing artists are excited about the move and the opportunities the new studio space will present. With two separate studios within the new building, the space is divided so that classes can take place in one studio while artists work autonomously in the other. Atlanta Printmakers Studio’s Board of Advisors have seen the space and are delighted. The building has been completely refurbished and tailored to the needs of APS. “It’s so much more than what was expected,” exclaimed Garrou. The contractor and architects have been painstakingly careful and top notch with the detail going into the new studio space.

The new studio is set to have its Grand Opening on January 28th, 2023. APS is accepting new artists and anyone interested in learning more about printmaking. Classes are open to all levels and APS members receive a discount. Classes are scheduled to start the third week of January 2023. Artist renters looking to rent studio space can do so after completing orientation. Rental rates vary based on length of contract and the studio offers rentals by the day, month to month, 6 months, and 12 months. Artists that rent for longer periods receive better rates (at a discounted price).

Even artist renters are encouraged to take classes in-studio since some printmaking methods require an 8-week class to better understand and begin to master the method. Atlanta Printmakers Studio is planning to have some of their most popular classes back on

the agenda including etching, screen printing, relief, and letterpress. Part of APS’s mission is to support artists, APS plans to give artists an opportunity to showcase and sell their art in the new studio. “The new Gallery space is going to be rented for solo shows at reasonable prices,” shared Garrou. APS will also host artist residen-

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Chandler & Price clamshell press is used to print letterpress cards and coasters

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cies in the new studio. During these residencies, artists have access to the studio to work on their art for 6 months and then culminate their time with an exhibit which is open to the public.

APS takes its partnership with the city and the local community very seriously. For a recent relief workshop, the Atlanta Printmakers Studio partnered with the City of Hapeville who brought in a nationally and internationally renowned artist. “It’s a really good partnership,” shared Garrou. To further its partnership with the City of Hapeville, APS plans to provide its services to the community at large.  APS has been offering free demos at Hapeville’s art festivals. Garrou also shared that APS hopes to become more involved with the local school system. They have begun talking to middle schools and hope to either bring students into the studio or take printmaking into the schools.

APS also offers studio internships for college aged students to introduce them to what it is like to run a studio.

Whether you are looking to create art, purchase art, or learn about printmaking, APS has something for everyone. The studio’s relocation to Hapeville is helping to solidify Hapeville as a home for the arts. With its murals, public art projects, and efforts to attract art businesses, Hapeville continues to prove its commitment to the arts. “We are excited to meet the Hapeville community, and to introduce our artists to Hapeville,” said Garrou. Make sure to celebrate the studio opening on December 4th along with Atlanta Printmakers Studio and the City of Hapeville.

To learn more about Atlanta Printmakers Studio visit their website at http://www.atlantaprintmakersstudio.org/ or follow them on social media.

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What’s Happening in the ATL

Every Month

East Point Farmers Market & Food Truck Court

Every Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. Outdoor Market

East Point City Hall, 2757 East Point Street downtowneastpoint.com

PTC Market

Every Wed. & Sat., 9 am-1 pm 215 Northlake Drive ptcfarmersmarket.org

Serenbe Farmers Market

Every Saturday, 9 am-1 pm Serenbe Community Farm serenbe.com

Makers Market ATL

July 23, August 20, September 24 & October 15; 1-6pm 1513 E Cleveland Ave, East Point eastpointcity.org

January

Dover Quartet

Sunday January 15, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org Alan Morrison, organ Saturday

January 21, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Giwayen Mata Dance Concert

Friday January 20 and Saturday January 21, 8pm Academy Theatre, Hapeville academytheatre.org

Sister Act Friday-Sunday January 27-February 26 The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone thelegacytheatre.org

Leif Oves Andsnes, piano Saturday January 28, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

February

Hapeville Celebrates

Black History Month

Saturday February 4

Sponsored by Hapeville Main Street program, City of Hapeville and Academy Theatre hapeville.org academytheatre.org

Sweets and Serenades

Southern Crescent Chorale

Benefit for Christian City Children’s Village Saturday February 11, 3 pm First Presbyterian Church, Peachtree City southerncrescentchorale.org

Ain’t Misbehavin’

Musical Revue February 17-26 Co-production between Academy Theatre and Town Square Playhouse academytheatre.org townsquareplayhouse.com

Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers

Home From School Friday February 17, 6pm Historic Christ Church & Carriage House 680 S Central Ave, Hapeville hapeville.org

Mathew Whitaker Quintet

Saturday February 18, 7:30 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Lucile Chung, piano Sunday February 18, 3

pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Charlotte’s Web

Thursday-Sunday February 23-March 5 Southside Theatre Guild 20 West Campbellton St., Fairburn stgplays.com

Raul Prieto Ramirez, organ

Saturday February 25, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Catalyst Quartet

Anthony McGill, clarinet Sunday February 26, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

March

Ain’t Misbehavin’

March 3-12 Town Square Playhouse, Fayetteville townsquareplayhouse.com

Southern Crescent Chorale at Spivey Hall Sunday March 5, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow southerncrescentchorale.org

Boris Giltburg, piano

March 12, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Clayton State University Orchestra

Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra March 16, 7:30 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Home March 16-26 Co-production between Academy Theatre and Impact Theatre Atlanta academytheatre.org impacttheatreatlanta.org

Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers

Mama Bears Friday March 17, 6pm Historic Christ Church & Carriage House 680 S Central Ave, Hapeville hapeville.org

Elias String Quartet March 18, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Fleur Barron, mezzosoprano, Julius Drake, piano

Sunday March 19, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Jazzmeia Horn & Her Noble Force

Saturday March 25, 7:30 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Butterfly Puppet Parade

Saturday March 25 Arches Brewing, 3361 Dogwood Drive, Hapeville Sponsored by Hapeville Main Street program and City of Hapeville hapeville.org

Clayton State University Faculty Recital

Kurt-Alexander Zellor, tenor Michiko Otaki, piano Sunday March 26, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical Mar 31-Apr 2 with the Ovations Teen cast Town Square Playhouse, Fayetteville townsquareplayhouse.com

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April

Stephen Hough, piano

Saturday April 1, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Camerata RCO Sunday April 2, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Coffee and Chrome Car and Motorcycle Show

Saturday April 8, 8:30 am-noon Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville coffeeandchrome.com

Hapeville Easter Egg Hunt Sat. April 8, 1-3 pm Tom E Morris Sports Complex, Hapeville hapeville.org

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Friday-Sunday April 14-May 7 The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone thelegacytheatre.org Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers - Hazing

Friday April 14, 6pm Historic Christ Church & Carriage House 680 S Central Ave, Hapeville hapeville.org

Alan Morrison, organ April 15, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Georgia Renaissance Festival

April 15-June 4, 10:30 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn garenfest.com

Camilla Tilling, soprano April 16, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

CSU Music Drama Production

April 21 and 22, 7:30 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Division of Music Curated Recital Wednesday April 26, 11 am Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Join hosts Edwin Williams (Musician/Founder, Jazz Matters Inc.) & Von Coulter (Actor/JazzBeats Radio Soulscape producer) on Mondays @ 7:30pm as they discuss all things Jazz. Interviews, live chats & more.

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The Odd Couple

Thursday-Sunday April 27-May 7 Southside Theatre Guild 20 West Campbellton St., Fairburn stgplays.com

Finding Nemo April 28-30 with the Spotlight Children cast Town Square Playhouse, Fayetteville townsquareplayhouse.com

Clayton State University Orchestra

Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra April 30, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org May

Clayton State University Big Band

Monday May 1, 7:30 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Cinco de Mayo/ #FreeArtEvent

Saturday May 6 Arts Alley, Downtown Hapeville hapeville.org

The Glenn Miller Orchestra May 7, 7:30 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

CSU Music Preparatory School Recital

Thursday May 11, 5 and 7:30 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Coffee and Chrome Car and Motorcycle Show

Saturday May 13, 8:30 am-noon Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville coffeeandchrome.com

Southern Crescent Chorale Concert May 13, 3 pm

Brightmoor Healthcare Amphitheater, Fayetteville southerncrescentchorale.org

Behzod Abduraimov, piano

Monday May 15, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Spring Concert

Friday May 19, 7:30 pm Saturday May 20, 3 pm Sunday May 20, 3 pm Spivey Hall, Morrow spiveyhall.org

Freaky Friday May 19-21 with the Ovations Teen cast Town Square Playhouse, Fayetteville townsquareplayhouse. com

La Fiesta en Hapeville

Saturday May 21, 1-5 pm Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville hapeville.org

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday May 29, 10am

Hoyt Smith Center, Hapeville hapeville.org

June

Captains of Concrete Skatepark Event

Saturday June 3, 12 pm Hapeville Skatepark hapeville.org

Coffee and Chrome Car

and Motorcycle Show

Saturday June 10, 8:30 am-noon Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville coffeeandchrome.com

Movies Under the Stars

The Sandlot

Friday June 16, 7pm Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville hapeville.org

July

Coffee and Chrome Car and Motorcycle Show

Saturday July 8, 8:30am-noon Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville hapeville. org

Movies Under the Stars

Encanto

Friday July 14, 7pm Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville hapeville.org

Downtown Live-Jazz and Seafood

Saturday July 15, 7-10pm Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville hapeville.org

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It’s the small things that add more life!

The City of South Fulton offers its residents something that we’re all learning, once again, to appreciate—quality of life. The big things—malls, franchises, big box chain stores— are not necessarily the things that make communities more livable. Little things often do that. As travel returns, the essence of experiencing new things is not only found in far off places. Exploring South Fulton and supporting local businesses can be fun and plays a key role in sustaining the community and showcasing it as a viable destination.

Small business, local merchants, family-owned restaurants. Neighbors whose names you actually know. These things all help to make communities more livable.

City of

Airport Area Accommodations

COLLEGE PARK

» AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway

2079 Hospitality Way - 404-665-0309

» Comfort Inn Atlanta Airport 1888 Sullivan Rd - 770-996-2220

» Super 8 Atl Airport West 4979 Old Nat’l Hwy - 404-669-8616

» Ramada Plaza 5010 Old Nat’l Hwy - 404-768-9199

» Econo Lodge 4874 Old Nat’l Hwy - 404-768-1241

» Quality Inn & Suites Atl Airport South 2480 Old Nat’l Pkwy - 404-766-0000

» Red Roof Plus 2450 Old Nat’l Pkwy - 404-684-9898

» Travelodge Hotel College Park 2471 Old Nat’l Pkwy - 404-477-1050

» Embassy Suites Atlanta Airport 4700 Southport Rd - 404-767-1988

» Hilton Garden Atl Airport/Millennium Center 2301 Sullivan Rd - 404-766-0303

» Atlanta Airport Marriott 4711 Best Rd - 404-766-7900

» Holiday Inn Express 4601 Best Rd - 404-761-6500

» Days Inn 4505 Best Rd - 404-767-1224

» SpringHill Suites Atl Airport Gateway 2091 Convention Center Concourse - 770-907-8880

» Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway 2020 Convention Center Concourse 404-763-1544

» Renaissance Atl Airport Gateway Hotel 2081 Convention Center Concourse - 470-306-0100

» Westin Atlanta Airport 4736 Best Rd - 404-762-7676

» Courtyard by Marriott South 2050 Sullivan Rd - 770-997-2220

» Microtel Inn & Suites 4839 Mass. Blvd - 770-994-3003

» Fairfield Inn & Suites Atl Airport South 2020 Sullivan Rd - 770-994-3666

» LaQuinta Inn & Suites 4820 Mass. Blvd - 770-996-0000

» Quality Inn Atlanta Airport-Central 2010 Sullivan Rd - 770-991-8985

» Sleep Inn Airport 1911 Sullivan Rd - 770-996-6100

» Sonesta Atlanta Airport South 4669 Airport Blvd - 404-763-8800

» Holiday Inn & Suites Airport North 1380 Virginia Ave - 404-305-9990

» Hyatt Place 1899 Sullivan Rd - 770-994-2997

» Country Inn & Suites 1808 Phoenix Blvd - 770-991-1099

» Days Inn Airport South

1540 Phoenix Blvd - 770-996-7300

» Best Western 1556 Phoenix Blvd - 770-996-5800

» Howard Johnson Atlanta Airport 1551 Phoenix Blvd - 770-996-4321

» Hotel Indigo Atlanta Airport 1776 Harvard Ave - 404-767-8881

» Clarion Hotel Atlanta Airport 1419 Virginia Ave - 404-400-5900

HAPEVILLE

» Embassy Suites 404-768-1500

» Kimpton Overland Hotel Two Porsche Drive - 470-466-3300

» Staybridge Suites 3420 Norman Berry Dr - 404-305-9930

» La Quinta Inn Atl Airport North 1200 Virginia Avenue - 404-209-1800

» Hilton Atlanta Airport 1031 Virginia Avenue - 404-767-9000

» Residence Inn Atlanta Airport North/Virginia Ave. 3401 International Blvd - 404-761-0511

» Courtyard Atlanta Airport North/Virginia Ave 3399 International Blvd - 404-559-1043

» Best Western Plus Atlanta Airport- East 301 N Central Avenue - 404-763-8777

» Holiday Inn Express & Suites 235 N Central Avenue - 404-844-2501

UNION CITY

» LaQuinta Inn & Suites 6604 Mall Blvd 770-306-0049

» Stay Express Inn/Suites Atl Arprt UnionCity 6690 Shannon Parkway 770-306-3800

» Garden Inn 6701 Shannon Parkway 770-892-3128

» Country Hearth Inn & Suites 6710 Shannon Parkway 770-306-7750

» Days Inn & Suites Union City 6743 Shannon Parkway 770-969-4567

» Quality Inn 6800 Shannon Way 770-306-2677

» Magnuson Hotel Atlanta South 6840 Shannon Parkway 770-306-6067

» Econo Lodge 7410 Oakley Road 770-964-9999

» Western Inn & Suites 7420 Oakley Road 678-827-7500

» Motel 6 3860 Flat Shoals Road 770-969-0110

Airport Area Attractions

COLLEGE PARK

» Georgia International Convention Center & Gateway Arena 2000 Convention Center Concourse 770-997-3566

» College Park Golf Course 404-761-0731

We hope you are enjoying your stay in and around the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport area. Next time book and save with ATLdistrict.com

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Airport Area Accommodations

» Chick-Fil-A Corp. Headquarters 404-765-8000

» Delta Flight Museum 404-773-1219

» Metro Atlanta Urban Farm 404-788-2432

HAPEVILLE

» Porsche Cars North America, Inc (Boutique inside Kimpton Overland Hotel) Two Porsche Drive

» Scout Hut at Cofield Park 404-669-2136

» Historic Christ Church & Carriage House Venue 404-669-2136

» Hapeville Depot Museum 404-669-2175

» Hoyt Smith Conference Center 404-669-2136

» Hapeville Performing Arts Center & Academy Theatre 599 N Central Ave 404-874-8332

Other Area Hotels

EAST POINT

HOTELS CAMP CREEK / I-285

» Days Inn - 678-705-0568

» Hampton Inn & Suites Atl Airport West 404-344-4474

» Courtyard by Marriott Airport West 404-344-4414

» Regency Inn East Point - 404-762-5555

» Four Points by Sheraton Atl Airport 404-768-3100

HOTELS VIRGINIA AVE / I-85

» Drury Inn-Atl Airport - 404-761-4900

» Econo Lodge 404-761-5201

» Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport North 404-305-9990

» Sonesta Atlanta Airport North 888-303-1753

» Country Inn & Suites Atl Airport 404-767-9787

» Motel 6 - 404-762-5111

» Homewood Suites by Hilton –Atlanta Airport North - 404-554-9300

» Hilton Garden Inn Atl Airport - 404-477-6600

» Home2 Suites by Hilton - Atlanta Airport (North) - 404-767-5877

» Hyatt Place Airport Atl Airport - 404-768-8484

» DoubleTree by Hilton Atl Airport 404-763-1600

» Hampton Inn & Suites Atl Airport North 404-767-9300

» Fairfield Inn & Suites Atl Airport 1-800-551-2409

» Efficiency Lodge East Point - 404-559-1221

FAIRBURN

» La Hacienda B&B - 770-851-4422

» Best Western Plus Fairburn-Atl Southwest 678-782-4700

» Comfort Inn & Suites - 678-782-4900

» Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atl Southwest 678-674-2200

» Wyngate by Wyndham Atl Airport-Fairburn 770-892-3006

» Hampton Inn Atlanta-Fairburn - 678-782-4600

CITY OF SOUTH FULTON

» Fairfield Inn - 770-969-1673

Other Airport Area Attractions

EAST POINT

» Georgia Sports Park georgiasportspark.com

» Ballethnic Dance Company ballethnic.org

» East Point Historic Society Museum eastpointgahs.org

» Dick Lane Velodrome dicklanevelodrome.com

» Windmill Arts Center thewindmillatl.com

» Artzy Bella Studio + Shop artzybella.com

» Sykes Park Ride-n-Fly Bike Trails 3224 Dodson Drive Connector

FAIRBURN

» Southside Theatre Guild 770-969-0956

CITY OF SOUTH FULTON

» Southwest Arts Center 404-613-3220

» Wolf Creek Amphitheater 404-613-7539

» Wolf Creek Golf Course 404-344-1334

Airport Area Dining

COLLEGE PARK

ASIAN INSPIRED

» Zab-E-Lee, Thai Restaurant 404-477-2987

» China Wok 404-761-4939

» Noodle 404-767-5155

» Happy Buddha 404-762-9924

BARS AND LATE NIGHT

» El Jefe Cigar Company, LLC 3389 Main St 678-974-8393

» JR Crickets 404-205-5174

» Backstage Restaurant & Lounge 404-763-1107

COFFEE AND JUICE

» Drip Thru Coffee www.dripthrucoffee.com

» Fresh From Earth Herb Tea Bar 678-489-5302

» Aye Tea Elle 404-254-1982

LATIN AMERICAN

» La Fiesta 1419 Virginia Avenue 404-305-8780

» Zubi Taco Kitchen 678-948-7634

» Don Sige Mexican Taqueria 404-762-8084

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NORTH AMERICAN

» Barbecue Kitchen

1437 Virginia Ave 404-766-9906

» The Breakfast Boys 3387 Main St. 470-312-2108

» The Real Milk & Honey 404-458-5500

» Get Fruity Café 678-515-7601

» The Crab Boil Atlanta BAR 678-705-1341

» JD’s Snoballs, Pizza, Wings & Things 470-6398522

» The Corner Grille 404-767-1135

» Johnny’s World Famous Chicken & Waffles 404-748-4244

» The Brake Pad 404-766-1515

» Tom, Dick & Hank 404-228-7238

OTHER ETHNIC TREATS

» Manding Cafe 678-510-0911

» Café Shekel 404-600-3159

» Wrap-A-Lot 404-635-6495

» Tropical Cuisine 404-767-7421

» Jamaica Jamaica Luxe 404-761-1572

» Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar 404-228-4897

» Manchester Arms Pub 404-500-1011

» Bole Ethiopian Restaurant 404-549-9111

PIZZA

» Mellow Mushroom 404-767-1367

» Romeo’s Pizza & Bistro 404-328-2139

HAPEVILLE

ASIAN INSPIRED

» Thai Heaven 404-762-9048

» City Garden 404-766-1676

» DUA Hapeville 404-767-7245

» Paper Plane 404-963-6152

BARS AND LATE NIGHT

» Kings Cigar Lounge

1155 Virginia Avenue Suite J 404-228-7828

» The Blendz2 Cigar and Hookah 404-263-9491

» The Brass Tap 770-557-0232

COFFEE AND JUICE

» Drip Coffee Shop 404-228-4240

» JPresso Bakery 404-458-5537

LATIN AMERICAN

» Catalina Mexican Restaurant

4110 Old Dixie Hwy 404-608-1653

» Tia Rosie’s

3266 Dogwood Dr Ste B 404-228-2189

» Mami’s La Cubana Restaurant 404-587-2441

» Don Chon Mexican Restaurant 404-492-4681

» Sombreros Mexican Cantina 404-766-4499

NORTH AMERICAN

» Skinny’s 897 Virginia Ave 404-767-2757

» Hammer’s Beach Bar & Grill 404-768-5200

» Buttersweet Bakery 404-767-9884

» Got Seafood & Steaks 404-600-4679

» Pit Boss BBQ 404-768-0036

» Airport View Restaurant 404-763-0707

» Chick-Fil-A 404-762-1746

» Corner Tavern 404-521-0661

» Kenny’s Café 404-762-3030

» Green Soma Café 470-346-2169

» Wings Corner 404-748-9590

» Red Snapper Fish & Chicken 404-343-1393

FINE DINING

» Volare Wine & Bistro 404-503-6730

OTHER ETHNIC TREATS

» Island Vibes Caribbean Grill 404-996-2380

» Irish Bred Pub 404-765-0280

» Grecian Gyro 404-762-1627

PIZZA

» Johnny’s New York Style Pizza 834 Virginia Ave 404-766-3727

» Your Pie 678-626-6706

UNION CITY

ASIAN INSPIRED

» China Garden 770-306-0407

» China King 770-306-6878

» Ninja Japan 678-961-7169

LATIN AMERICAN

» La Fiesta 770-306-2747

BARS & LATE NIGHT

» Montana Cigar Company 4611 Flat Shoals Rd Unit C 678-489-7611

NORTH AMERICAN

» Green Manor 770-964-4343

» 7 Star Wings 770-306-5155

» Corner Café 770-964-3000

» JR Crickets 770-306-0700

» Home Cooking Buffet 770-306-8868

» Mr. Krabs Hut 770-862-5257

» Nemo Subs & Wings 678-519-0972

» Juicy Crawfish 770-681-0846

» JG Chicken & Seafood 770-969-8664

OTHER ETHNIC TREATS

» Jerk Palace 770-969-2349

Other Area Dining

CITY OF SOUTH FULTON

» Baltimore Seafood & Crab 404-505-2900

» Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar 678-973-0030

» Gocha’s Breakfast Bar 678-927-9166

» Mulan Cascade 404-629-0007

» Blaze Steak & Seafood 404-907-4700

» Freshest Salad Bar 404-599-2780

» Golden Krust Caribbean 678-489-8913

» Sandtown Pub 678-904-7041

EAST POINT

DINING CAMP CREEK

ASIAN INSPIRED

» Kiku Japanese & Sushi 404-629-6111

BARS AND LATE NIGHT

» The U-Bar 404-349-2301

» The Tavern@ 404-349-9285

COFFEE AND JUICE

» Smoothie King 404-349-1000

NORTH AMERICAN

» Sammy’s Cheezecake 470-891-8198

» CamiCakes 404-600-3976

» Arize Café 940-404-710-0213

» Nothing Bundt Cakes 770-215-0138

» Supreme Fish Delight 404-629-4299

» WNB Factory 404-344-7460

» Chick-fil-A 404-494-9320

» Old Lady Gang 404-968-9563

» The Juicy Crab 404-963-6966

DINING DOWNTOWN / VIRGINIA AVE

BARS AND LATE NIGHT

» Chairs Tavern 404-768-0007

» Pyramids Hookah Lounge 404-458-3979

COFFEE AND JUICE

» Arden’s Garden Smoothies & Juices 404-209-1200

» Kupcakerie 404-975-3751

» Rosie’s Coffee Café 404-684-1111

LATIN AMERICAN

» Taco Pete 404-968-4790

NORTH AMERICAN

» Chick-fil-A 1065 Cleveland Ave 404-762-1333

» Rich & Pour 404-394-4872

» Malone’s Steak & Seafood 404-762-5577

» Dished Palate Vegan @ Leafy Greens Mkt. 404-500-4248

» Baked Wright Bakery 678-905-6989

» Spondivits Seafood 404-767-1569

» Louisiana Bistreaux 404-762-6755

» Krush Restaraunt 678-705-3622

» Chic-A-Loes 404-768-1811

» Q’s Southern Style Cooking 404-767-9894

» BGR Grille 404-921-2288

» Thumbs Up Diner 404-768-3776

» Lov’n it Live Vegan Cuisine 404-765-9220

» Ihklas Superb Seafood 404-766-2808

» Jackie’s Fish, Chicken & Ribs 404-855-5676

OTHER ETHNIC TREATS

» Dat Fire Jerk Chicken 404-254-4494

» Silver’s Delight Caribbean & Juices 404-567-6700

PIZZA

» Oz Pizza 404-761-7006

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FAIRBURN

BARS AND LATE NIGHT

» Studio Cigar Lounge 770-731-2909

NORTH AMERICAN

» Big Mama’s Kitchen & Sweet Cakes 404-600-8825

» Judy’s Restaurant 770-964-3766

» Oz Pizza 770-306-0603

» Rooster King 770-774-3366

» Casablanca Burger Company

7 SW Broad St 770-629-5399

» The King’s Donuts 803-295-2098

» Wing and Fish Georgia 770-892-4737

OTHER ETHNIC TREATS

» Armando’s Mexican Kitchen 770-964-9909

» China House 770-964-0099

» Clifton’s American West Indian 678-833-5447

» Hikari Botanical Café 770-681-0627

Airport Area Services

COLLEGE PARK

» Wings Financial 1897 Sullivan Rd

» College Park Shoe Repair

3747 Main St Unit 4 404-901-9702

» BHHS Gateway Historic College Park 404-348-4529

» The Wellness Spot - 404-996-6944

» Alayah Barbee Beauty 404-960-5495

» Top Notch Barber & Beauty 404-766-2001

» Airport Park ‘n Bark 678-278-0137

» State Farm Insurance 404-559-3500

» Selah Phenomenal Salon 404-763-1524

» Club E 678-515-1720

» Glam Nails 678-705-5188

» Alter Ego Salon & Spa 404-768-3000

» Paper Plane Yoga 678-490-6965

» Tracie Edmonds Signature Salon 404-247-7879

» Just Pets Pet Resort 404-343-0702

» Atlanta’s Finest Barber Shop 404-768-2046

» Incite Wellness Chiropractic Spa 678-613-8912

» By Kole Nail Bar 678-732-8811

» PinkIce Salon 678-310-7066

» UV Nail Lounge 404-585-0672

» Hair Unique 404-761-9811

» Zsavets House of Style Salon 404-549-2638

» Cycle Gang 517-204-5948

» Rod’s N Razors Salon 404-573-9962

» AllCore 360 404-766-0676

» Codes Hair Braiding 404-762-9975

» 24K Smile, LLC 404-673-4103

» Wag Atlanta 404-762-5050

» Jazzi Beauty Esthetics 404-641-9321

» The Colab/PacFit 678-993-9802

» Elite Auto Detailing 404-946-5160

HAPEVILLE

» Pizza Chiropractic

3284 Dogwood Drive 404-761-6200

» The Academy Theatre 599 N. Central Ave - 404-474-8332

» Martino-White Printing Services 543 N Central Ave 404-768-8708

» Derrick Booker Agency (Farmers Insurance) 678-705-2326

» Simmons Beauty & Barber 404-399-9093

» 2000AD Concepts in Floral Art Inc. 404-314-6194

» Natural Nails 404-768-1119

» Olympus Gym 404-684-1188

» Crew Outfitters 404-766-6507

» Yoga Hive Healing Arts Studio 404-668-2169

» Benefield Automotive 404-768-1401

» Hapeville Coin Laundry 404-761-6633

» Touch Nail Salon 404-766-0770

» Smugs Fitness 678-753-6070

» William Craig Salon 404-767-7123

» Doggie Style Atl Pet Grooming 404-762-3704

» Quadrant Fitness 678-595-1085

» CharlyO Master Salon 404-669-9800

» Chapman Drug Company 404-761-1136

» Hairberdasher 404-766-6511

» Pamper Me Plzzz Salon & Spa 678-592-8631

» Regions Bank 404-768-8000

» Swan Lash and Brow Bar 404-748-6078

» D & D Nail Salon 404-600-2144

» Sanskrit Moon Yoga 678-949-9005

» Airport Van Rentals 404-763-0643

» Bliss Nail Spa 404-579-0669

UNION CITY

» Tony Young All Star Karate Academy 6703 Shannon Pkwy - 404-763-8939

» Courageous SelfCare 706-804-4240

» SunTrust Bank 770-282-3093

» Wells Fargo Bank 770-964-2396

» Bank of America 770-969-3790

» Planet Fitness 770-306-1177

» UC Urgent Care 678-519-2814

» UC Self Storage 770-515-8307

» Take 5 Oil Change 770-731-0613

Other Area Services

EAST POINT

SERVICES DOWNTOWN / VIRGINIA AVE

» Royal Trophies 2145 Main St 404-755-2866

» Dynamic Duo Fitness 706-445-2555

» East Point Printing 404-765-9434

» Self-Love BTG 917-607-5559

» Elite Wellness Solutions 404-225-2794

» The Full Monti Naturalites 678-791-9142

» Insta Shine Auto Spa Car Wash 404-245-0382

» Phys.Ed.ATL Exercise 404-862-0579

Women’s Shoes & Boots

Men’s Shoes & Boots

Bag & Belt Repair Handbags & Accessories Athletic Shoes

404-505-1188 CollegeParkShoeClub.com 3745 Main Street College Park 30337

» Royal Roots 404-761-6888

» Extension Blow Dry Bar 404-907-4551

» Speak Natural Hair 404-946-8539

» The Color Den Hair Studio 678-705-3666

» The Community Kutz 404-963-1663

» Starr Stage Studio 770-484-9185

» BeSpokuture Custom Clothier 404-822-3188

» Turning Point Chiropractic & Wellness Center 404-761-4441

» The Wayward Parlor 706-498-9035

» Hair by Jacque Salon 470-355-2903

SERVICES CAMP CREEK/I-285

» Ultimate Car Wash 404-458-3050

» BarberSPA SDH 844-734-7546

» Touch of Life Chiropractic 404-369-0998

» Dream Cuts Barber Lounge 404-558-5766

» Cleopatra Nails 404-349-4762

» Unique Nails 404-629-1921

» Rejuvenate Wholistic Wellness 678-435-9251

» BoxFit ATL/Body by Jai 678-973-2973

FAIRBURN

» South Fulton Studios 770-964-2244

Airport Area Shopping

COLLEGE PARK

» The Discount Diva Thriftique 678-852-5235

Airport Area Shopping

» African Terminal Marketplace 404-763-0092

» Ms. Ro’s Dance Closet 404-565-0487

» Unique Gift Boutique 404-761-9811

» Mina’s Fashion Wigs 404-762-5854

» Face 2 Face Boutique 678-789-6580

» Synola Designs Boutique 770-912-6480

» PopShopolis ATL 678-827-3180

HAPEVILLE

» Hapeville Mart 404-761-8306

» Arches Brewing 678-653-2739

» Beer Girl Growler & Bottle Shop 404-425-9657

UNION CITY

» Jaguar Land Rover South Atlanta 855-240-7658

» AutoNation Ford Lincoln 770-674-6075

» Heritage Volkswagen 678-263-3711

» Infiniti of South Atlanta 678-263-3688

» BMW of South Atlanta 770-969-0755

» Ivory Chevrolet 678-369-6497

» Nissan of Union City 770-964-4900

» Lexus of South Atlanta 678-783-2700

» Don Jackson Mitsubishi/ Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM 888-829-0814

» Audi South Atlanta 855-877-9765

Other Area Services

EAST POINT

SHOPPING MAIN STREET/ VIRGINIA AVE

» East Point Ace Hardware 404-761-2640

» Flower Cottage on Main 404-768-2626

» Metropolitan Artifacts/Antiques 770-986-0007

» Gias Organic 678-732-0284

» House of Smoke 678-973-0086

» Sheer Haven Beauty Mart 404-565-2169

» Leafy Greens Market 678-949-8530

SHOPPING CAMP CREEK/I-285

» EB Games 404-629-9660

» Game Stop 404-349-5719

» rue21 404-344-5977

» Sally Beauty Supply 404-346-1226

» Vitamin Shoppe 404-494-3125

» Party City 404-344-0131

FAIRBURN

» Eve’s Flower Shop 770-964-9679

» Cochran Mill Brewing Company 770-892-1539

» Timeless Treasures 770-906-2059

» Airport Area Churches

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL

» Grant Chapel AME - East Pt - 404-766-2445

» Mount Zion AME - Col Park - 404-762-5044

APOSTOLIC

» First Apostolic - East Pt - 404-767-5737

BAPTIST

» First Baptist Church Fairburn - 770-964-1431

» First Baptist Church Hapeville 404-767-8211

» First Baptist Church East Pt - 404-762-9451

» Jefferson Ave Baptist East Pt - 404-767-0582

CATHOLIC

» St John Evangelist Hapeville - 404-767-5877

CHRISTIAN

» Chosen GenerationEast Pt 404-209-0097

» Tri-Cities ChurchEast Pt - 770-756-6340

CHURCH OF GOD

» East Pt Church of God - East Pt 404-761-2295

» Mt Olive - College Pk - 404-669-0089

EPISCOPAL

» St John’s - Col Pk - 404-761-8402

» St Mary’s - East Pt - 404-768-9197

ESPAÑOL

» El Nazareno Presbyterian Church Hapeville - 404664-8912

» Iglesia Ministerios Nuevo Pacto - Hapeville770-276-4603

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

» Village Center - Hapeville - 404-806-7432

LUTHERAN

» St Marks - East Pt - 404-768-3304

MISSIONARY BAPTIST

» Midway Missionary Bapt Atl - 404-768-5648

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

» InterFaith Airport ChaplaincyAtl - 404-762-1051

» World Changers - College Pk770-210-5700

PENTECOSTAL

» Victory Pentecostal Col Pk - 404-761-3484

PRESBYTERIAN

» New Life Pres. - Atl - 770-996-7159

UNITED METHODIST

» Hapeville UM Hapeville - 404-762-9677

» First UM of Col. PkCol Pk - 404-766-6294

» East Point First Mallalieu UMCEast Pt - 404-761-3183

Braggin’ on the District

The ATL Airport District spreads the word about the Southside

Many major cities have a tourism board or CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) responsible for promoting hospitality and enticing visitors. These marketing organizations turn an ordinary dot on the map into a destination—so much so that even those unfamiliar with the industry will recognize some famous campaigns, such as the iconic “I ❤ NY” and the oft-imitated “What happens in Vegas.” But did you know that Atlanta’s Southside has a CVB of its own?

The ATL Airport District CVB was formed ten years ago by the City of College Park. It now serves the cities of Hapeville and Union City as well, strengthening each city’s e orts to stimulate the local economy via business and leisure travel. With under a dozen people on sta , this little powerhouse has been behind the curtain on everything from booking conferences to placing magazine ads and participating in international trade shows. It’s all in service of a singular goal: raising the area’s profile as an appealing destination.

“We are passionate about the work we do to bring in visitors from near and far,” says ATL Airport District President Cookie Smoak. “We’re committed to showcasing the area in a positive light to achieve that goal. I believe that dedication has been integral to our success.”

The ATL Airport District approaches its goal in two primary ways: directly, by courting visitors and event planners, and more abstractly, by elevating the reputation of the area. In major cities worldwide, popular prejudice drives suspicion of areas “around the airport,” but our CVB works hard to show

By Kristina Ackerman

the world that Atlanta’s airport is surrounded by a safe and vibrant community—which, to the astonishment of passing travelers, is separate from the City of Atlanta, despite o ering unparalleled access to its airport and attractions. Because these e orts generate hotel revenue, the organization is funded by a special hotel tax, the yearly net total of which has more than doubled since its inception in 2012. That’s a clear mathematical testament to our CVB team’s success in attracting out-of-town customers each year.

Two Gems in College Park

Two Gems in College Park

From the Airport to the GICC. Two minutes.

From the Airport to the GICC. Two minutes.

Metro Atlanta’s newest and second largest convention center, the GICC is uniqely positioned to offer its guests and clients unprecedented convenience center directly connected to a major airport.

Metro Atlanta’s newest and second largest convention center, the GICC is uniqely positioned to offer its guests and clients unprecedented convenience center directly connected to a major airport.

GATEWAY CENTER ARENA

GATEWAY CENTER ARENA

@COLLEGE PARK

@COLLEGE PARK

Home to NBA G League team the College Park Skyhawks and to WNBA’s the Atlanta Dream. 100,000 square feet of multi-purpose space for concerts, tournaments, graduations and other events with 3,500 seats for games and 5,000 seats for concerts. Direct access to I-85, the airport and MARTA.

Home to NBA G League team the College Park Skyhawks and to WNBA’s the Atlanta Dream. 100,000 square feet of multi-purpose space for concerts, tournaments, graduations and other events with 3,500 seats for games and 5,000 seats for concerts. Direct access to I-85, the airport and MARTA.

100,000 square feet

100,000 square feet

5,000 seat capacity

5,000 seat capacity

Minutes from public transit

Minutes from public transit

For more information contact 770-997-3566 https://arenagatewaycenter.com

For more information contact 770-997-3566

https://arenagatewaycenter.com

The team highlights local hospitality businesses, targeting consumers who are a drive or a flight away with a variety of advertising, public relations, and out-of-the-box creative campaigns. When a favorite local restaurant is featured in popular media like Atlanta Eats, the ATL Airport District is usually behind it, sending out leads and arranging for coverage. And when a group of visitors convenes in the District for an event at the GICC (Georgia International Convention Center) or one of our event hotels, it’s our CVB that coordinates room blocks, tempting packages, and customized guides to help direct attendees to our restaurants and retail establishments—all free of charge to the visitor.

Speaking of the GICC, the CVB team is instrumental in many of its large event bookings. In recent years, they’ve welcomed the popular Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff (an annual HBCU football game), as well as volleyball, gaming, weightlifting, and wrestling tournaments that bring players, fans and families into the District.

Of course, the fun doesn’t end at sports groups. The CVB books high-profile arts and community events, too. For instance, the Atlanta Black Theater Festival takes place annually at the Kimpton Overland Hotel, and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted its 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference at the GICC in April, generating an estimated $6 million economic impact for the area—and resulting in a $5,000 donation from the AKAs to College Park Elementary’s art program.

In addition to bringing private events and attendees to the District, the CVB also extends its masterful marketing prowess to the promotion of year-round public events hosted by each city, like Hapeville’s Sunday Variety Series at the Academy Theatre, College Park’s Kids Fest, and Union City’s Pinktober charity 5k event. These festivities draw folks out to support local businesses while showing off our cities at their best.

Another way the ATL Airport District shines a beautiful light on the area is by putting on Spin the District, a multi-part

cycling series. Each city hosts one of Spin’s annual events, attracting thousands of fans and cyclists from the far corners of the globe. It pulls participants from nearly three dozen states and 14 countries while bringing the local community together for family-friendly festivals.

“Spin the District is such a fun event and has put our three cities on the map as a premier cycling destination,” says Smoak. “We joined the acclaimed Speed Week with our two criteriums, and have since quickly become the secondlargest event in the state of Georgia.”

The positive ramifications of Spin the District extend beyond its direct economic impact. These events place an exciting social media spotlight on the area several times each year and create a lasting impression that grows wider and more influential with each event.

All in all, the ATL Airport District does much more than what can be seen on the surface or measured in hotel/motel tax revenues. Each time a traveler makes the smart choice to book their stay near the airport instead of downtown, the ATL Airport District triumphs. This CVB has flourished right alongside its cities these last ten years, from enriching local culture through community events to drawing tourism dollars into locally-owned businesses. Their efforts will persist through future decades, continuing to build the District’s up-and-coming reputation as an internationally-recognized destination in its own right.

Learn more about our CVB at ATLdistrict.com.

Atlanta’s Real Estate Market is Growing

Atlanta’s residential real estate market is changing-from millennials to empty nesters, many are looking to put down roots, not only in the suburbs but in urban areas as well. Mild climate, accessibility to a world-class airport, diverse culture & lifestyle choices, sports, job opportunities and an attractive cost of living make the ATL Airport Area the place to live, work and play.

Let Wings Financial help you finance a new home or refinance your current one-they have flexible mortgage options, low competitive rates, lower closing costs and exceptional personal service to assist you in financing your “dream home”. They can also help you prepare with home buying or home selling seminars featuring knowledgeable real estate professionals.

Commercial & Industrial Development

New hotels, a thriving film industry, ATLNext (a multi-billion dollar capital improvement project

at the world’s most traveled airport), businesses moving their headquarters & facilities, employees looking for available housing-all this has created a development explosion in the ATL Airport Area.

With this explosion, people are looking for ways to coordinate and support e orts to enhance the perception of the area. ATL Airport CIDs (Community Improvement Districts) are here to serve commercial and industrial property owners in Fulton and Clayton counties; they are seeking to raise the collective value of the community’s commercial properties, support a public safety program and promote tourism, making the ATL Airport Area a destination for new businesses, residents and visitors.

ATL Airport CIDs (AACIDs) are committed to creating an economically strong, safe, attractive and vibrant community surrounding the world’s most traveled passenger airport. For more Information, call 404-349-2211 or go to https://aacids.com.

Area Attractions

Attractions have seasonal hours. Call or check their websites for hours.

Airport Area Attractions

Historic College Park Golf 3711 Fairway Drive, College Park 404-761-0731

Sports

Gateway Center Arena 2330 Convention Center Concourse 770-997-3566

GICC

2000 Convention Center Concourse 770-997-3566 www.gicc.com

Family Fun

Stately Oaks Plantation

770-473-0197 100 Carriage Lane, Jonesboro, GA 30236

Atlanta Attractions

Sports

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta United 1 AMB Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313 470-341-5000 Tour Info: 470-341-7500

State Farm Arena Atlanta Hawks 1 Philips Dr, Atlanta 404-878-3000 www.Hawks.com Museums & Historical Interest Wren’s Nest 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atl 404-753-7735 www.wrensnest.org

The APEX Museum 135 Auburn Ave, Atl 404-523-2739

Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE Atl 404 876-5859

Atlanta History Center

130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta 404-814-4000

Fernbank Museum of Nat. History

767 Clifton Rd NE, Atl 404-929-6300

High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atl 404-733-4444

Beach at Clayton County International Park 770-603-4000 2300 Highway 138, Jonesboro, GA

William H. Reynolds Memorial Nature Preserve 770-603-4188 5665 Reynolds Road Morrow, GA 30260 Grounds Open 8am – Dusk

Music

Spivey Hall Clayton College & State University Ticket Office: 678-466-4200 2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow, GA 30260

Wolf Creek Amphitheatre 404-613-7539 3025 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30349

Theater & the Arts

Academy Theatre

404-474-8332-599 N Central Ave Hapeville GA 30354 www. academytheatre.org

Clayton County Performing Arts 770-473-2875 2530 Mt Zion Pkwy Jonesboro, GA 30236

Southside Theatre Guild 770-969-0956 20 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213

Ballethnic Dance Co

404-762-1416 2587 Cheney Street East Point, ballethnic.org

World of Coca-Cola

Imagine It! The Children’s

Museum of Atlanta 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr Atl 404 659-5437

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum 441 Freedom Pkwy NE Atl 404 865-7100

The King Center 449 Auburn Ave NE, Atl 404-526-8900

Margaret Mitchell House 990 Peachtree St, Atl 404-249-7015

Family Attractions

Centennial Olympic Park 265 Park Ave West N.W. Atl 404-223-4412

Georgia Aquarium

225 Baker St, NW Atl 404-581-4000

Inside CNN Studio Tour 1 CNN Center, NW Atl 404-827-2300

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE Atl 404-848-9252

Six Flags Over Georgia 275 Riverside Pkwy SE, Austell 770-739-3400

Stone Mountain Park Hwy 78 E, Stone Mountain Park 770-498-5690

ATL - Your Guide to Atlanta and the Airport Area

121 Baker St NW, Atl 404-676-5151

Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atl 404-624-WILD (9453)

Theater & the Arts Alliance Theatre Company 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atl 404-733-4650

Atlanta Shakespeare Co. 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta 404-874-5299

Center for the Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW, Atl 404-873-3391 or 404-873-3089

Fabulous Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St, Atl 404-881-2100

Woodruff Arts Center

1280 Peachtree St NE, Atl 404-733-4200

Variety Playhouse 1099 Euclid Ave Northeast Atl 404 524-7354

14th Street Playhouse 173 14th St, Atl 404-733-4750

Music

Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood 2002 Lakewood Ave SE, Atl 404-443-5000

Chastain Park Amphitheatre 4469 Stella Dr Atl 404 733-4900

GATEWAY CENTER ARENA @ COLLEGE PARK

Atlanta’s new favorite facility is now open Home to NBA G League team the College Park Skyhawks and to WNBA's the Atlanta Dream. 100,000 square feet of multi-purpose space for concerts, tournaments, graduations and other events with 3,500 seats for games and 5,000 seats for concerts. Direct access to I-85, the airport and MARTA.