Atlanta Exposition Centers

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Atlanta Exposition Center's north building (top) and south building (bottom)

The Atlanta Exposition Centers (AEC) are a pair of convention centers located in Atlanta. The centers are located at 3650 and 3850 Jonesboro Road, at the intersection of Jonesboro Road and Interstate 285. [1]

The exposition centers consist of a north building, with 161,000 square feet (15,000 m2) of meeting space, and a south building, with 211,000 square feet (19,600 m2) of space. The centers host a number of events, including antique markets, dog shows, and the Atlanta Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo. [2]

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References

  1. Atlanta Exposition Center
  2. Atlanta Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo

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