The public is invited to tour

the GICC, sample refreshments and enjoy local entertainment. The Community

Open House is sponsored by Chick-fil-A, The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola

Enterprises, who will have their large inflatable balloons on hand, along

with the Chick-fil-A calliope.

The GICC, at 400,000 square

feet, is one of the largest convention facilities in Georgia and its 40,000

square foot ballroom is the largest in the southeast. It has an impressive,

specially commissioned art collection and has already received positive

press for its architecture, design and state-of-the-art amenities.

"This is the most significant

economic development catalyst that College Park has had since Hartsfield

International Airport was built," said John Hollis Allen, Chairman

of the College Park Business and Industrial Development Authority. "It's

already driving a resurgence of our downtown and our residential areas,

and is taking us out of the shadow of Hartsfield and into the spotlight."

At approximately 3:15 p.m.,

there will be a dedication ceremony outside, in front of the International

Ballroom entrance of the GICC, featuring College Park Mayor Jack Longino

and College Park Business and Industrial Authority Chairman Allen.

Longino and Allen will speak

briefly and will be followed by local storyteller Donna Buie, who goes

of the new GICC into a colorful narrative.

The day begins at 7 a.m., when

runners participating in the annual Army Hooah 10 K race will depart for

this year's race from the GICC.

For more information about

the Community Day open house, please call 770-907-3096.