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Soaring High The College Park Skyhawks are back for their second season at the Gateway Center Arena.

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What’s Happening in the Area .........17 Arts in the District............................20 Airport Area Accommodations ........26 The Big Map .................Center Spread

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Airport Area Attractions ...................28 Airport Area Dining ..........................28 Airport Area Services .......................32 Airport Area Shopping .....................33 Airport Area Worship Services ........34 Real Estate ......................................38 Youth Sports in the District ..............42 Cover photo: Skyhawks in action at Gateway Arena. Wayne Whitesides/Ethic Creative Works

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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.

CITY OF FAIRBURN Just 15 miles south of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Fairburn is a city of history, with twenty commercial buildings and two train depots listed on the National Register. A thriving business community, Fairburn offers diverse cuisine with local favorites like Oz Pizza, Casablanca Cafe, Armando Mexican Cuisine, and Slider’s Burgers, plus various activities for everyone-the Georgia Renaissance Festival, a Farmers Market from June-August, a Fall Festival and more.

Studio Cigar Lounge An emerging place for arts & entertainment, Fairburn’s Southside Theatre Guild offers improv & ongoing classical performances. Brenau University, Georgia Military College, Landmark Christian Academy & the new Global Impact Academy STEM school offer an array of educational resources. Companies like Google, CSX Intermodal, Duracell, and Clorox make the area prime for new development, yet a world away from bustling congestion of surrounding areas. • Cochran Mill Brewing Company • Southside Theatre Guild • Studio Cigar Lounge, ClubCorp • Downtown Commercial Historic District Fairburn…A world away from the mundane, a city Situated to Succeed! GoSeeDoATL.com

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COLLEGE PARK

EAST POINT

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.

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.

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East Point Downtown

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 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!

• 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 6

• 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)

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HAPEVILLE 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.

UNION CITY 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, yet intimate, city with a little over 21,000 residents has the cultural, spiritual, educational, and economic opportunities of a large metropolis but the charm of a small bedroom community.

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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.

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

• Train Depot Museum • Historic Christ Church & Carriage House • Historic Downtown Art Walk

• Atlanta Metro Studios

• Hoyt Smith Conference Center

• Family friendly parks

• Porsche Driving Experience

• Green Manor restaurant

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SOUTH FULTON

FOREST PARK

City of South Fulton held a grand reopening for the newly renovated world class South Fulton Tennis Center in November 2021. The center boasts 24 tennis courts (20 hard courts and 4 clay courts) with new surfacing, striping, poles, nets and other equipment. They have also added new pickleball courts and a full-service pro shop. The center plans to host professional, semiprofessional, collegiate and recreational tournaments plus provide instructional programs for area youth.

South Fulton Tennis Center 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.”

Forest Park is the largest city in Clayton County-home to the Atlanta State Farmers Market and Gillem Logistics Center (1,170+ acres & home to Kroger Co.’s new 1.2 million sq.ft. distribution facility). Comfortably located a little over 3 miles from Atlanta’s airport, it is revitalizing its Main Street with a multi-phase mixed use development to bring new residents and new jobs into the area.

Forest Park Farmers Market Forest Park offers vast culinary choices with dishes from Vietnam, Korea, and the Americas (including truly Southern dining). Come shop for fresh produce at one of the largest US State Farmers’ Markets featuring a garden center, wholesale & retail activities and more. The city hosts several festivals & events throughout the year in Starr Park and the Town Center on Main Street. • Atlanta State Farmers Market • Jonesboro “Culinary Gold” Road • Starr Park (18 acres) & 6 pocket parks • Gillem Logistics Center

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The College Park Skyhawks Soar in the ATL Airport District By Alice Feigel The Atlanta Hawks are training the next generation of NBA stars, and it’s all happening west of Hartsfi eld-Jackson International Airport in College Park. The Hawks’ offi cial G League team, the College Park Skyhawks, just kicked off their second season at Gateway Center Arena. The cozy venue that seats 3,500 fans at each home game allows hardcore basketball fans and just-herefor-the-beer fans a chance to see budding basketball greats up close and personal. No ticket-holder is ever more than 14 rows back from the action, and with tickets starting at just $10, it’s one of the most engaging and affordable nights out in Atlanta right now. The Skyhawks started their inaugural season in 2019, during which they were able to play 18 of 24 home games before the pandemic shut them down. But this past November, they returned to the court, excited The G League up close and personal The G League, founded in 2001 and named for their sponsor Gatorade, is the NBA’s minor league affiliation that allows them to bring up and train players, coaches, and managers. In addition, the G League is a great way to follow up-and-coming players as they start their professional careers. Some locals even attend Skyhawks games to spot their favorite former college basketball players who have been recruited to the opposing teams.

At a recent game against the Maine Celtics, a few local fans who also happened to be West Virginia University alumni cheered on Celtics’ point guard Jaysean Paige, a former player for the West Virginia Mountaineers. A few of the NBA’s top players, including Hawks center Clint Capela, came up through the G League. In the 2020–21 NBA season, a whopping 45% of NBA players had some form of G League experience. In fact, some players play for both NBA teams and minor league teams in the same season. Each NBA team has two spots on their team roster for “Two-Way Contracts,” allowing G League players to gain experience on the NBA court. For example, Skyhawks guards Sharife Cooper and Skylar Mays currently fill the two “Two-Way Contract” spots on the Atlanta Hawks roster. They can play up to 45 days per season with the Hawks, spending the rest of the year with the Skyhawks. Similarly, Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is signed to a standard NBA contract, but also plays for the Skyhawks when assigned. These unique agreements allow fans to catch Mays, Cooper, or Johnson at a Hawks game from 100 rows back, and then head to a Skyhawks game and see them just a few rows away the following week. New rules are also tested out in the G League before being implemented in NBA games. The Coach’s Challenge and the 14 Second Shot Clock Reset on offensive rebounds first appeared in the G League before the NBA incorporated them.

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The New Normal College Park native and Grammy Award-winning recording artist Tauheed “2 Chainz” Epps is often spotted at Skyhawks games. 2 Chainz, a former Alabama State basketball player, is one of the team’s owners. “It’s exciting and a dream come TRU to be a part of a sports team, especially one in my community,” 2 Chainz said in a news release shortly after joining the ownership group. 2 Chainz has even released co-branded merch with the team. The Skyhawks x 2 Chainz t-shirt is available for purchase at the venue. Off the court, the College Park Skyhawks are setting records in management with two of their top leadership roles held by women: Vice President of G League Operations Janice Koon and General Manager Tori Miller, the first woman to hold the title of General Manager in the history of the NBA G League. Miller, a Decatur native, recognizes the importance of having women working together in these high-level positions. “It’s a unique situation and a unique opportunity for us to work together and makes it easier for the next girl who wants to be a GM or wants to be a president. They probably will still have to go through some stuff, but it will be an easier trek to reach where they want to go,” Miller said.

Settling into College Park Just three years into settling into their new home, the College Park Skyhawks are contributing to their new community by holding clinics for young players. The Skyhawks’ coaches worked with over 100 kids at the first clinic at the local College Park Rec Center. The Skyhawks also worked with Ignite College Park Resource Center, to hand out Thanksgiving meals to families in need in November. Of course, it wouldn’t be a sports event in the A without a mascot, fan games, and a DJ. Colli Hawk, the official mascot of the College Park Skyhawks, is always ready for a fan photo. DJ Moe keeps the energy and the beats going, and theme nights throughout the season ensure the whole family has something to look forward to at each game. Fans are invited to play tic-tac-toe, free throw competitions, and other games on the court during each game— and your chances of being selected to play are a lot better with just 3,500 seats than the Hawks’ 17,000. College Park is the place to be The Gateway Center Arena, located next to the GICC, Georgia’s second-largest convention center, is also home to the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream. The lowkey setting is just 10 miles from Atlanta’s city center. That means shorter lines, convenient parking next to the arena, and no bad seat in the house. The venue is entirely accessible by train, no bus needed. Just take the red or yellow MARTA line south to the Airport Station. (Pro-tip: Do not let the train trick you into getting off at the College Park station. It seems like the right stop. It isn’t.) Once you’re at the airport, head down the stairs and follow the signs to the ATL SkyTrain. Take the free ATL SkyTrain right over to Gateway Center Station.

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Atlanta catering veteran Proof of the Pudding has created a dining experience at the venue that transcends simple concessions. From hand-breaded chicken tenders to house-smoked BBQ, the affordable, tasty food makes for a well-rounded (and well-fed) experience. The venue also comes equipped with two bars on either side of the arena—both within view of the court, so you’ll never miss the action.

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What’s Happening in the District 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

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T Art in the District The Tri-Cities area around the ATL Airport District has some of the best murals, paintings and art installations and is home to some of the District’s most unique artwork. The arts and culture scene has drawn an international audience of visitors with more than 10 arts & culture installations and organizations scattered throughout Hapeville, East Point and College Park. Those three cities - close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - are full of colorful interactive exhibits, creating immersive experiences. Bianca Howard, City of Hapeville Main Street & Grants Coordinator, said that the city curates art at least twice a year. What’s most impressive is that residents and visitors south of I-285 don’t have to scour to find artistic outlets. Hapeville has become the hub for murals and street art. “Having public art is a form of public placemaking. You have people coming to see the art, they stay and linger in the city and that brings more revenue,” Howard said. With traces of local history and culture in place in the south metro, public art installations in the Tri-Cities area are taking off. “We’re getting people from north of Atlanta who will venture down-travelers, local businesses, and schools,” said Corinthia Jenkins, founder of Meditation Suits Me, which is a shared space with Wava Woman Films at the ArtsXchange in East Point. “I am proud of the work we do overall.” A dozen artists make up the ArtsXchange, from musicians, actors and dancers to multimedia creators,

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with membership options $35 and up. Located at 2148 Newnan St. in East Point, the ArtsXchange focuses on wellness for social justice and reflects the area’s diverse culture, showcasing modern installations from local artists. As travelers hustle through the energetic metropolis, Anthony “Yogi-A” Malone welcomes them to his yoga studio to unwind. “We have theatres, restaurants, and art galleries where you can stay in your community and have those things at your disposal rather than going elsewhere,” said Malone, owner of Paper Plane Yoga located at 1855 Harvard Ave. in College Park. Besides operating a yoga studio, Malone hosts other artists for music & spoken word plus the studio is home to an art gallery. For an arts and culture weekend in the Tri-Cities area, visit these venues that will fill your calendar with events and activities for your entire family: College Park: Ion Arts-College Park United Methodist Church The City Muse Paper Plane Yoga & Art Studio East Point: The Arts Xchange • The Vault The Windmill Arts Center • Artzy Bella City of South Fulton: South Fulton Arts Center Hapeville: Hapeville Arts Alliance Hapeville Depot Museum Hapeville Maker Space Hapeville United Methodist Church-Gallery 3510

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What’s Happening in the District Hapeville Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 16, 1-3pm Hapeville Memorial Stadium hapeville.org Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers Lily Topples the World Saturday April 23, 6pm Academy Theatre, 599 N Central Ave, Hapeville hapeville.org Seminar April 29-30, May 1, 6-7 Academy Theatre, 599 N Central Ave, Hapeville academytheatre.org Rekindle Music & Arts Fest April 29-May 1 collegeparkga.com

May Food Truck Fridays Forest Park Friday May 6, 5-9pm 866 Main Street, Forest

Park forestparkga.gov Sunday Live! A Jazz Experience Sunday May 8, 4-6pm West End Performing Arts Center, 945 Ralph D Abernathy Blvd yesjazzmatters.org Southside Sidekicks Improv Show Friday May 13, 8-10pm Southside Theatre Guild 20 West Campbellton St., Fairburn stgplays.com Coffee and Chrome Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday May 14, 8:30 am-noon Jess Lucas Y Teen Park, Hapeville coffeeandchrome.com La Fiesta en Hapeville Saturday May 21, 6-10pm Jess Lucas Y Teen Park hapeville.org Wednesday Wind Down Wed May 25, 5-9

pm East Point Downtown Commons downtowneastpoint.com Pelagius Sat-Sun May 28-29 The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone thelegacytheatre.org Hapeville Memorial Day Celebration Monday May 30, 9-11am Hoyt Smith Conference Center hapeville.org

June Food Truck Fridays Forest Park Friday June 3, 5-9pm 866 Main Street, Forest Park forestparkga.gov Tapas VI June 10-12, 17-19 Academy Theatre, 599 N Central Ave, Hapeville academytheatre.org Coffee and Chrome Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday June 11, 8:30

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July Food Truck Fridays Forest Park Friday July 1, 5-9pm 866 Main Street, Forest Park forestparkga.gov Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins July 21-24, July 28-31, Southside Theatre Guild 20 West Campbellton St., Fairburn stgplays.com

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» 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

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HOTELS CAMP CREEK / I-285 » Days Inn 4498 Washington Rd - 678-705-0568 » Hampton Inn & Suites Atl Airport West 3450 Creek Point Dr - 404-344-4474 » Courtyard by Marriott Airport West 3400 Creek Point Dr - 404-344-4414 » Regency Inn East Point 4427 Commerce Dr - 404-762-5555 » Four Points by Sheraton Atl Airport 3520 Desert Dr - 404-768-3100 HOTELS VIRGINIA AVE / I-85 » Drury Inn-Atl Airport 1270 Virginia Ave. - 404-761-4900 » Econo Lodge 1360 Virginia Ave - 404-761-5201 » Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport North 1380 Virginia Ave - 404-305-9990 » Sonesta Atlanta Airport North 1325 Virginia Ave - 888-303-1753 » Country Inn & Suites Atl Airport 1365 Hardin Ave - 404-767-9787 » Motel 6 1377 Virginia Ave - 404-762-5111 » Homewood Suites by Hilton – Atlanta Airport North 3405 Bobby Brown Parkway - 404-554-9300 » Hilton Garden Inn Atl Airport 3437 Bobby Brown Pkwy - 404-477-6600 » Home2 Suites by Hilton - Atlanta Airport (North) 3433 Bobby Brown Parkway - 404-767-5877 » Hyatt Place Airport Atl Airport 3415 Norman Berry Dr - 404-768-8484 » DoubleTree by Hilton Atl Airport 3400 Norman Berry Dr - 404-763-1600 » Hampton Inn & Suites Atl Airport North 3450 Bobby Brown Pkwy - 404-767-9300 » Fairfield Inn & Suites Atl Airport 1255 Walker Ave - 1-800-551-2409 » Efficiency Lodge East Point 1295 Norman Berry Drive - 404-559-1221

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» 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

FAIRBURN

» La Hacienda B&B 5541 Cochran Mill Rd 770-851-4422 » Best Western Plus Fairburn-Atl Southwest 1005 Oakley Industrial Blvd 678-782-4700 » Comfort Inn & Suites 7815 Senoia Rd 678-782-4900 » Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atl Southwest 7905 Senoia Rd 678-674-2200 » Wyngate by Wyndham Atl Airport-Fairburn 7882 Senoia Rd 770-892-3006 » Hampton Inn Atlanta-Fairburn 7790 Ella Lane 678-782-4600

CITY OF SOUTH FULTON

» Fairfield Inn 7775 Ella Lane 770-969-1673

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 » Chick-Fil-A Corp. Headquarters 404-765-8000 » Delta Flight Museum 404-773-1219 » Metro Atlanta Urban Farm 404-788-2432

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» 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 » The Vault wearethevault.com » Sykes Park Ride-n-Fly Bike Trails 3224 Dodson Drive Connector

FAIRBURN

» Southside Theatre Guild 770-969-0956

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

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 » Cozumel, The Mexican Cantina 404-559-2000 » Zubi Taco Kitchen 678-948-7634 » Don Sige Mexican Taqueria 404-762-8084

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AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway THE PERFECTLY PRECISE HOTEL. intuitively designed, it gives you everything you need – and nothing you don’t.

2079 Hospitality Way, Atlanta, Ga 30337 404-665-0309 NORTH AMERICAN » Barbecue Kitchen 1437 Virginia Ave 404-766-9906 » Nouveau Bar & Grill 404-343-6785 » 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 470-639-8522 » The Breakfast Boys 3387 Main St. 470-312-2108 » The Corner Grille 404-767-1135 » Hattie Marie’s Texas Style BBQ & Cajun Kitchen 678-796-8205 » Johnny’s World Famous Chicken & Waffles 404-748-4244 » The Brake Pad 404-766-1515 » Tom, Dick & Hank 404-228-7238 » Central Station Sports Café 678-437-4875

» Romeo’s Pizza & Bistro 404-328-2139

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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 » Supreme Fish Delight 404-629-4299 » WNB Factory 404-344-7460 OTHER ETHNIC TREATS » Chick-fil-A 404-494-9320 » Manding Cafe 678-510-0911 » Old Lady Gang 404-968-9563 » Café Shekel 404-600-3159 » The Juicy Crab 404-963-6966 » Wrap-A-Lot 404-635-6495 DINING DOWNTOWN / VIRGINIA AVE » Tropical Cuisine 404-767-7421 » Jamaica Jamaica Luxe 404-761-1572 BARS AND LATE NIGHT » Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar 404-228-4897 » Chairs Tavern 404-768-0007 » Manchester Arms Pub 404-500-1011 » Pyramids Hookah Lounge 404-458-3979 » Bole Ethiopian Restaurant 404-549-9111 COFFEE AND JUICE » Arden’s Garden Smoothies & Juices PIZZA » Mellow Mushroom 404-767-1367 404-209-1200

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Airport Area Dining » Kupcakerie 404-975-3751 » Rosie’s Coffee Café 404-684-1111 LATIN AMERICAN » El Rocio Mexican Restaurant 404-559-1102 » Taco Pete 404-968-4790 NORTH AMERICAN » Chick-fil-A 1065 Cleveland Ave 404-762-1333 » Plated Pleasures Catering 404-464-5127 » Rich & Pour 404-394-4872 » Malone’s Steak & Seafood 404-762-5577 » Spondivits Seafood 404-767-1569 » Louisiana Bistreaux 404-762-6755 » 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 » Silver’s Delight Caribbean & Juices 404-567-6700 PIZZA » Oz Pizza 404-761-7006

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NORTH AMERICAN » Big Mama’s Kitchen & Sweet Cakes 404-600-8825 » Judy’s Restaurant 770-964-3766 » Oz Pizza 404-457-3132 » Rooster King 770-774-3366 » Sliders Burger 22 NW Broad St 678-489-2824 » 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

FOREST PARK ASIAN INSPIRED » Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant 404-366-7600 » Pho Lanxang Thai Cuisine 470-428-3627 LATIN AMERICAN » Restaurant Forest 404-968-0021 » Don Burrito Grill 404-361-6564 » Cabanas Grill Restaurnt 404-257-6497 NORTH AMERICAN » Mad Mac’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop 404-748-1652 » Best Country Doughnuts 404-228-2880 » Chef Mike Jamaican Bar & Grill 404-838-9720

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Kingston Grill 404-458-3968 Grecian Gyro 404-363-4000 Sonya’s Southern Cuisine 404-863-0396 Zesto’s 404-366-0564 Magnolia’s Lounge 404-549-8402

HAPEVILLE ASIAN INSPIRED » Thai Heaven 404-762-9048 » City Garden 404-766-1676 » DUA Hapeville 404-767-7245 BARS AND LATE NIGHT » Kings Cigar Lounge 1155 Virginia Avenue Suite J 404-228-7828 COFFEE AND JUICE » Smoothie King 404-763-0690 » 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 » Hammer’s Beach Bar & Grill 898 Virginia Ave 404-768-5200 » Buttersweet Bakery 404-767-9884 » Skinny’s 897 Virginia Ave 404-767-2757 » 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 » Grub Fresh Bowls & Wraps 404-500-4675 » Island Vibes Caribbean Grill 404-996-2380 » La Shish Kabab 470-428-3944 » 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

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SERVICES DOWNTOWN / VIRGINIA AVE » East Point Printing 404-765-9434 » Self-Love BTG 917-607-5559 » The Full Monti Naturalites 678-791-9142 » Insta Shine Auto Spa Car Wash 404-245-0382 » Phys.Ed.ATL Exercise 404-862-0579 » 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 » A Touch of Love Hair Salon 404-641-6235 » 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 » Baze Pharmacy 404-761-4448 » Hair by Jacque Salon 470-355-2903 » Royal Trophies 404-755-2866 » Urban Chic 2 Barbershop 404-840-9667 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

FOREST PARK

Peoples Janitorial Supplies 404-363-2226 Omega Senior Center 404-379-9818 Starr Insurance Agency 404-366-5311 Technique Supply International 404-254-2972 Trustee Drugs & Medical Supplies 404-366-9088 » Forest Park Animal Hospital 404-366-1922 » Christian’s Pharmacy 404-366-4320 » Kayton Pharmacy 404-600-5666 » » » » »

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» Pizza Chiropractic 3284 Dogwood Drive 404-761-6200

» The Academy Theatre 599 N. Central Ave - 404-474-8332 » 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 » Martino-White Printing Services 404-768-8708 » 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 » 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

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The Discount Diva Thriftique 678-852-5235 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

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

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Airport Area Shopping » » » »

House of Smoke 678-973-0086 Jah World Trading Co 404-577-3177 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 27 Word St 770-892-1539 » Timeless Treasures 770-906-2059

FOREST PARK

» Atlanta State Farmers Market & Garden Center 16 Forest Parkway - 404-675-1782 » H4 Art Station 404-343-6728 » 12Twelve Printing & Design 678-515-3350 » Forest Park Army-Navy Store 858 Main St 404-366-7479 » Tactical Gear Supply 404-366-0631 » Lisa’s Alterations 470-334-4526 » Klass6 Boutique & Showroom 770-710-3990 » Red N Gold Florist 404-361-8116 » Hibbett Sports 404-361-0599 » CitiTrends 404-366-4252

HAPEVILLE

» Arches Brewing 3361 Dogwood Dr - 678-653-2739 » Hapeville Mart 404-761-8306 » Atricia’s Boutique 404-209-9400 » Beer Girl Growler & Bottle Shop 404-425-9657 » Treat Love Candy Boutique 404-379-6104

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

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 » Ash Street Baptist Church Forest Pk - 404-366- 5505 » 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 Generation East Pt 404-209-0097 » Tri-Cities Church East 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 404-664-8912 » Iglesia Ministerios Nuevo Pacto - Hapeville 770-276-4603

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 Chaplaincy Atl - 404-762-1051 » World Changers - College Pk 770-210-5700

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. Pk Col Pk - 404-766-6294 » East Point First Mallalieu UMC East Pt - 404-761-3183

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Real Estate

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, jobs and an attractive cost of living make the 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 growing film industry, ATL

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

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All Roads Lead to South Fulton

What Makes South Fulton County a Great Place to Work, Live and Play? South Fulton County is made up of: The City of South Fulton, Hapeville, East Point, College Park, Fairburn, Union City, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills, Southwest Atlanta and the unincorporated area of Fulton Industrial Boulevard. These cities combine to share a wealth of assets including: Hartsﬁeld-Jackson Atlanta International Airport • Delta Airlines • Chick ﬁl-A • UPS Porsche Cars of North America • Areu Bros. Studios • Atlanta Metro Studios Tyler Perry Studios • EUE/Screen Gems • Christian City • Camp Creek Marketplace Wolf Creek Amphitheater • Southwest Performing Arts Theater & Arts Center Delta Flight Museum • Hapeville’s Academy Theater • Serenbe Playhouse The Georgia International Convention Center • SkyHawks Arena at Gateway Center BMW Training Facility

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We believe Jazz Matters because music matters. Our mission is to preserve a musical culture, tradition & art form by developing new audiences, inspiring new jazz artists and providing an environment for artists to perform & perfect their craft in the Art of Jazz. Sunday Live! A Jazz Experience: Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8. All events 4-6pm. West End Performing Arts Center, 945 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. 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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Youth Sports in the District Whether it’s the District’s facilities, the proximity to the airport, the hotel availability, or the delicious food, youth sports teams cannot get enough of the District. Across the street from the world’s busiest airport, the District is an easy flight from anywhere in the country. Upon arrival, teams can hop on a speedy ATL SkyTrain and go directly to the GICC, Gateway Center Arena or convenient hotels. Facilities with dedicated staff are ready to greet guests and make any sporting event the best one yet. When not in competition, the District is teeming with great food and attractions for competitors and spectators alike. Read on to discover what makes playing in the District so much fun! Event organizers like hosting their events in the District for a number of reasons. When asked why the Atlanta Centennial Classic chooses to host their event at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), Michelle Pomerantz shared that the “GICC staff is wonderful to work with and helps put on the best event.” Michelle went on to say that the “ATL Airport District goes out of its way to make event participants feel welcome and gives them a great experience paired with an unbeatable location and proximity to the airport.” The Atlanta Centennial Classic, a gymnastics competition for all ages, will return to the GICC in January 2022.

Michelle expects the event to bring between 4,000 to 5,000 people to the District. Between the Commander’s Cup and the Southeast Qualifier (SEQ), the Southern Volleyball Tournament brings in about 4,000 competitors and 7,000 spectators to the District. The Southeast Qualifier provides coaches with a unique recruitment opportunity wherein they can recruit thousands of players in-person over a single weekend. James Teknipp of the Southern Volleyball Tournament commented that the SEQ has consistently been one of the most heavily recruited tournaments in the country and attributes this to the accessibility

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Youth Sports in the District Continued from page 42 provided by the District. The GICC is only a five minute train ride from the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport facilitating travel for coaches looking to recruit. James mentioned that “coaches fly in, watch a morning/afternoon wave of matches, and then fly out the same day.” The accessibility entices the Southern Volleyball Tournament to keep coming back. Similarly, The Varsity Spirit Cheerleading competitions keep finding their way back to the District. Varsity Spirit is a worldwide leader in all things spirit and has been a driving force

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behind cheerleading’s dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today. Bringing in roughly 5,000 competitors and 6,000 spectators, the Varsity Spirit competitions fill up the Georgia International Convention Center’s 150,000 square foot event space. Brown Walters, the Varsity Spirit contact, explained that the Varsity Spirit competitions enjoy hosting in the District because of the location, facility, and hotel availability. The competitors and spectators also enjoy visiting the District’s great restaurants and attractions when they are not attending the event. Some of the most popular places that are on everyone’s barbecue hitlist are

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Barbecue Kitchen or Hattie Marie’s Texas BBQ, both of which are located within a five minute drive from the GICC. Camp Creek Marketplace has also become a popular option for teams and spectators because of the wide variety of dining and shopping options available. Offering state of the art facilities, more than 8,000 hotel rooms by trusted brands, and proximity to the airport, the ATL Airport District has truly become a hotspot for youth sports. No matter the sport, the District has been scoring top marks among competitors and spectators alike. The GICC and ATL Airport District offer accommodations for teams big and small. Many teams have already booked their events for 2022. Here is a list of upcoming events: Varsity Spirit All Star Challenge - Battle Under the Big Top Atlanta Centennial Classic Southern Volleyball Tournament - Commander’s Cup Southern Volleyball Tournament - Southeast Qualifier Varsity Spirit - JAMFest 2022 Varsity Spirit - Athletic Championships Georgia Basketball Coaches Association - GBCA/GACA Basketball All-Star Games All Out Championships - Southeast Cheerleading Competition - 2022 Spirit of the South Nationals Visit www.gicc.com for more information on upcoming events.

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Area Attractions Attractions have seasonal hours. Stately Oaks Plantation Call or check their websites for hours. 770-473-0197 100 Carriage Lane,

Airport Area Attractions Sports

Gateway Center ArenaSkyhawks / Atlanta Dream 2330 Convention Center Concourse 770-997-3566 GICC 2000 Convention Center Concourse 770-997-3566 www.gicc.com

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

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

Jonesboro, GA 30236 William H. Reynolds Memorial Nature Preserve 770-603-4188 5665 Reynolds Road Morrow, GA 30260 Grounds Open 8am – Dusk

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 Music Southside Theatre Guild Spivey Hall Clayton College & 770-969-0956 20 W Campbellton State University St, Fairburn, GA 30213 Ticket Office: 678-466-4200 Ballethnic Dance Co 2000 Clayton State Blvd, 404-762-1416 2587 Cheney Street Morrow, GA 30260 East Point, ballethnic.org Wolf Creek Amphitheatre

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

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

Wren’s Nest 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Family Attractions Atl 404-753-7735 Centennial Olympic Park www.wrensnest.org 265 Park Ave West N.W. Atl 404-223-4412 The APEX Museum Georgia Aquarium 135 Auburn Ave, Atl 225 Baker St, NW Atl 404-523-2739 404-581-4000 Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE Atl Inside CNN Studio Tour 404 876-5859 1 CNN Center, NW Atl 404-827-2300 Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta 404-814-4000 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE Atl Fernbank Museum of Nat. 404-848-9252 History Six Flags Over Georgia 767 Clifton Rd NE, Atl 275 Riverside Pkwy SE, Austell 404-929-6300 770-739-3400 High Museum of Art Stone Mountain Park 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atl Hwy 78 E, Stone Mountain Park 404-733-4444 770-498-5690

World of Coca-Cola 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

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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.

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The City of Forest Park is Open for Business!

Established Gems: • YoJay’s • Christian’s Pharmacy • Cookiegrams of Georgia • Home to large and small businesses • 9 miles south of Atlanta

New Gems: • Amazon Delivery Station • Kroger Fulfilment Center at Gillem Logistics Center

Forest Park A City on the Move! To learn more, visit www.ForestParkGa.gov or Call us at (404) 363-2454

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