The Authoricast

As Georgia World Congress Center celebrates 50 years, we’re looking beyond the convention center’s walls to explore its impact on Atlanta and communities across the state. In this episode of The Authoricast, Georgia State Senators Drew Echols and Sonya Halpern join us to discuss GWCC’s role in bringing visitors and business to Georgia, supporting tourism […]

Kevin Duvall first came to Georgia World Congress Center Authority in 2002 at the Georgia Dome, joining an organization he had admired from afar. More than two decades later, he now serves as CEO of GWCCA. In this episode of The Authoricast’s GWCC50 Series, Kevin looks back on the people and experiences that shaped his […]

As Georgia World Congress Center celebrates 50 years, The Authoricast continues its GWCC50 series with the stories and memories of the people who helped shape its history. In this episode, Mark Zimmerman looks back on a career that began with a part time job in food service in the 1980s and eventually led him to […]

As Georgia World Congress Center celebrates 50 years, The Authoricast continues its GWCC50 series with the stories and memories of the people who helped shape its history. In this episode, Khalil Johnson looks back on a career that began at GWCC in 1977 and grew alongside the convention center and the surrounding campus. Khalil shares […]

As Georgia World Congress Center celebrates 50 years, The Authoricast is looking beyond the buildings, expansions, and major events to capture the stories of the people who helped shape its history. In the first episode of our GWCC50 series, Susan Graveline takes us back to the early days of GWCC and the close-knit group of […]

Connor Tomlinson, known from Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, joins The Authoricast alongside his mother, Lise, for a thoughtful conversation about autism awareness, advocacy, accessibility, and creating welcoming spaces for everyone.

As Atlanta prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™, Georgia World Congress Center Authority is focused on creating opportunities that leave a lasting impact beyond the matches themselves. On this episode of Authoricast, Chincie Mouton, Director of Sports Engagement and Community Impact, and Harriet Thomas, Director of Talent Development and Communications, discuss […]

In this episode of The Authoricast, we take a look across the street from GWCC to explore The Center, the ambitious reimagining of the former CNN Center, now owned and operated by CP Group, who acquired the property in 2021. Guests Amanda Hendricks and Ryan Howard share how the team is honoring the building’s iconic […]

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, Atlanta is gearing up to host the world, and we’re kicking off a special Atlanta World Cup preview series with one of the city’s most trusted voices in soccer: Jason Longshore. A commentator for Atlanta United, 92.9 The Game, and SDH Network, Jason joins us […]

In this episode of The Authoricast, we spotlight the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, one of the many inspiring events hosted at GWCC. Courtney Ferrell, Director of Conference, Meeting, and Event Management for SkillsUSA, shares how 19,000 students, educators, and industry leaders from across the country came together in Atlanta for an unforgettable week […]