For Immediate Release
September 1, 2021
Contact:
Office of Policy and Communications
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson to Hold Media Briefing to Discuss Former
Sheraton Hotel Tower Implosion
The 14-story tower will be demolished by implosion on Sunday, September 5
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) today announced that Airport officials will host a media briefing, tomorrow Sept. 2, to discuss details of the upcoming implosion of the former Sheraton Hotel’s 14-story tower, located at 1900 Sullivan Road. The implosion is set for Sept. 5 at approximately 7:30 a.m.
WHAT: Media Briefing regarding the former Sheraton Hotel Implosion
WHEN: Thursday, September 2
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Staging area near former Sheraton Hotel
End of Hyannis Court
College Park, GA 30337
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is one of the world’s busiest and most efficient airports. Owned and operated by the City of Atlanta, ATL provides nonstop service to 150 U.S. destinations and 70 international locations in more than 50 countries. ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability in response to the current pandemic. The Airport typically boasts a direct economic impact of $51.5 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $82 billion across the Southeast. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
