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•Pg_54-74__BMT_pg86-162 4/30/13 9:51 PM Page 62 AREA GUIDES • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Comfort Inn & Suites Airport Camp Creek 186 Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport East Point 147 Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport West 124 Econo Lodge Airport East Point 95 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Georgia International Convention Center Total Exhibit Space 100,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 24 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? The City Of East Point (404) 270-7067 www.eastpointcity.org Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (770) 374-6226 • • AUGUSTA • • Augusta epitomizes the Classic South. Founded as a trading post during the British colonial period, the city show- Augusta Trade, Exhibit and Event Center (TEE Center) cases Antebellum mansions, hallowed historic sites, and quiet, tree-lined avenues perfect for relaxing strolls. While Augusta celebrates its colorful Photo Credit: Augusta CVB past, it is equally proud of its exciting present. Nestled on the banks of the mighty Savannah River, the Garden City is a blend of Southern charm and city fun. Rising from the banks of Augusta, Georgia's beautiful Savannah River is the location of your next meeting. Expanding the convention center to more than 100,000 square feet, the new Trade, Exhibit and Event Center combines edgy design with old Southern charm. And just steps away? Artists Row, boutique shopping, the Riverwalk, and countless dining adventures. Augusta's TEE Center truly is the center of everything. TRADE, EXHIBIT AND EVENT CENTER AugustaTEECenter.com 62 B M & T ••• March/April 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com