Info & What To Do & See In Atlanta

[ExTexan]

Thanks for the list Dave. Very helpful.

I noticed Georgia Tech has some campus tours and some special stuff going on for "Robot Week". And what a great Computer Science college and degree program. I think my son and I will check it out on Wednesday. It has quite a reputation and I can see why.

[dangerousdave]

Originally Posted by ExTexan

Thanks for the list Dave. Very helpful.

I noticed Georgia Tech has some campus tours and some special stuff going on for "Robot Week". And what a great Computer Science college and degree program. I think my son and I will check it out on Wednesday. It has quite a reputation and I can see why.

Richard, I am glad you mentioned The Georgia Institute of Technology. It is a often ranked in the top 10-15 best public colleges in the US. I can't say enough good things about it but of course I am biased. My son (4 years of First in HS) is a junior there, majoring in chemical engineering. For this semester he is enrolled in the fantastic co-op program at GT and working for a major petroleum producer in Texas. He has helped out at least one First team in that state in the past year.
Dave

[dangerousdave]

I missed a few items and want to mention other events again happening this weekend that will impact local ATL traffic.

BREAKING NEWS: This just in Wed afternoon....The Georgia Department of Transportation has cancelled scheduled weekend construction on the Downtown Connector (interstate I85/I75) as well as a planned bridge work project on I-20 at Windsor Street. They obviously have heard about the Championship event. ;-)

The Atlanta Hawks (basketball) will begin the playoffs this Saturday at 5:30PM against Milwaukee at Philips Arena (next to the GA Dome). Obviously not a good time for "First" folks.

The Atlanta Braves (baseball) will have games Fri-Sun against Colorado - at Turner Field, slightly S of downtown.

Freaknic - Historically black colleges on spring break - It is believed at this time that most or all of their events will be in or near nightclubs outside of the downtown area.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival - Piedmont Park in NE Atlanta.

Georgia World Congress Center
Southern Region Volleyball (8,000 expected, Sat 8 am - 2 pm, Sun 8 am - 7 pm)
First Robotics
Atlanta High School Celebrity Step Off (5,000 expected, Sat 4-9 pm)

GA Aquarium - The world's largest - A bargain at half price thanks to First. Half price is Friday evening only.

The weather for Atlanta is really looking good for this weekend (Temp 56F-79F or 13C-26C) with only a slight possibility of rain on Saturday.

Welcome to Atlanta everyone and have a great First Championship.

[alicen]

for your parts and tools list you could add the mcmaster and msc warehouses
16.7 mi away, and right down the street from each other

from the dome,
mcmaster - 16.7 mi away
msc - 9.4 mi away

and i'm sure these numbers would chaneg a bit based on what roads you take. I was just using google maps, and it doesn't necessarily take the fastest route

[DarkFlame145]

This is just kinda of a shot in the dark, but I'm taking the Gold line in from Chamblee what stop is the Dome closes to

[dangerousdave]

Originally Posted by DarkFlame145

This is just kinda of a shot in the dark, but I'm taking the Gold line in from Chamblee what stop is the Dome closes to

Dennis, you will take the gold line S towards the Airport however, you should get off at the Five Points Station. Transfer to either the green or blue line W. They will be marked Hamilton Holmes or Bankhead. Then get off at the first stop GA Dome/GWCC/CNN Center. Make sure you pick up a rail map at the station to help you and your friends out.
Dave

[DarkFlame145]

Originally Posted by dangerousdave

Dennis, you will take the gold line S towards the Airport however, you should get off at the Five Points Station. Transfer to either the green or blue line W. They will be marked Hamilton Holmes or Bankhead. Then get off at the first stop GA Dome/GWCC/CNN Center. Make sure you pick up a rail map at the station to help you and your friends out.
Dave

Thank you very much