Atlanta Public Schools is partnering with the city’s professional sports teams, United Parcel Service, Chick-fil-A, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, and several national celebrities for a celebration of civic education and participation in the democratic process: Democracy Fest 2022.
The event will be held at the Home Depot Backyard and feature hundreds of APS high school juniors and seniors.
WHAT: Democracy Fest 2022, a celebration of civic education and
participation in the democratic process.
WHERE: Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes Benz Stadium
(1 Backyard Way, Atlanta)
WHO: Special celebrity guests, APS, Atlanta pro sports teams, UPS, Chick-fil-A, and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
WHEN: Tuesday, September 20; 11 AM
AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS: Dr. Lisa Herring, Superintendent, APS;
Eshe Collins, Chair, Atlanta Board of Education; Laura Lane, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, UPS; Rodney Bullard, VP of Corporate Social Responsibility, Chick-fil-A; Renee Montgomery, Atlanta Dream; Morgan Shaw Parker, President & COO, Atlanta Dream; selected students
Media are asked to RSVP as a limited number of credentials will be available for security and planning purposes. Contact Chris Armond (601-212-8159) or Jaleesa McDowell (318-230-3242). They may be reached via email at Press@WeThriveMedia.com.
