Here is a guide to some local helpful information and things going on in Atlanta during Championship’s. I have limited this list to close downtown information, events & attractions. (Distances shown are from CNN Center.)
Championship 2007 - Atlanta Info CD Tips Thread
INFORMATION, TRANSPORTATION, SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS
Hospital - Emory University Hospital - (1 mi.)
Emergency - dial 911
MARTA – Atlanta Rapid Transit – Subway & Bus (140 ft.)
Atlanta Airport Information - Hartsfield - Jackson Airport - Named after two former Mayor's of Atlanta - The world's busiest airport
Telephone Numbers - All local phone numbers are 10 digits
Taxi's - Checker (404) 351-1111 - American (404) 873-1410
Atlanta Weather - April 50F-73F - 10C-23C - Bring a jacket and rain gear as you just never know what Atlanta may bring
Pollen Count - April brings extremely high pollen counts so be prepared.
GA Dome - (404) 223-9200 zip code 30313
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
Shopping - Lenox Square - Not downtown however the Marta rail line from the GA Dome / Philips station will take you right to it.
Restaurants - Pick one from this downtown map or for fast food, in CNN Center next door to the GA Dome.
DRIVING IN ATLANTA TRAFFIC
Atlanta's Road Conditions - or dial 511 for Free real-time travel information
State Speed Laws- 55 mph on interstates inside metro area
Super Speeder Law - New Law- Motorists will receive an additional $200 fee for speeding at 75 mph or more on two lane roads or speeding at 85 mph on any roadway.
HOV Lanes - marked by a black diamond symbol - only a motorcycle or a vehicle with 2 or more people inside are allowed
GA Roads Active Construction - GA Dept. Of Transportation
PARTS & TOOLS
Home Depot - (3.9 mi.)
Lowes - (4.8 mi.)
EVENTS DURING CHAMPIONSHIP'S
CNN Studio Tour – Inside CNN Center next to the GA Dome. Begin your tour on a ride on the longest freestanding escalator in the world. daily (10 ft.)
MLK National Historic Site – daily 9AM-5PM – (1.3 mi.)
Atlanta Braves – See one of the winningest teams in MLB in the past 20 years at Turner Field (former 1996 Olympic Stadium). See MLB’s (hopefully) newest rookie sensation who is from Georgia, Jason Heyward (homered in his first MLB at bat on Monday). Friday nights game is fireworks night, magnetic schedule giveaway and Jackie Robinson night. Fri, Sat or Sun.(2.2 mi).
Bodies – The Exhibition - Celebrate the wonder of the human form at BODIES at Atlantic Station. daily (2.3 mi.)
Diana: A Celebration - The exhibition includes a series of 150 stunning objects that chronicle Princess Diana’s life. Civic Center – daily (1 mi)
Atlanta Hawks – basketball vs Cleveland (tough ticket) at Philips Arena – Playoff’s to follow. Wednesday (100 ft.)
Bon Jovi – Circle Tour Concert at Philips Arena – Thursday - (100 ft.)
World of Coca Cola - The World of Coca-Cola is the only place where you can explore the complete story—past, present, and future—of the world's best-known brand! daily until 6:30PM (½ mi)
GA Aquarium – Visit the worlds largest aquarium. Usually there is a ½ price First evening at the aquarium on Friday night but not sure about this year. - daily – (½ mi)
Six Flags Amusement Park – Not downtown but worth a trip if you have transportation. (11 mi. I20 W)
Madea's Big Happy Family - Staring Tyler Perry - At the fabulous and beautiful Fox Theatre downtown. (1.8 mi)
Since this is possibly the last year the Championship's will ever be held in Atlanta, this will be my final posting of things to do at Championship's. It has been a pleasure having everyone here for the past 7 years. Someone in the St. Louis area up for the challenge beginning next year?
Dave