World of Coca-Cola and Georgia Aquarium Host U.S. Armed Forces Appreciation Day

By Mackenzie Whalen

Atlanta, GA - In recognition of Veterans Day, the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola, will host U.S. Armed Forces Appreciation Day on Saturday, November. 7, 2009, from 12 – 4 p.m. in Pemberton Place, located between the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola.

With a special focus on military appreciation, public support and education, the day will feature demonstrations with military personnel and equipment. Various branches of the military will participate on-site, as well as representatives from local USO offices, Shepherd Center and SHARE, members of Operation Homefront and Wounded Warriors of Georgia. Guests are invited to sign the Operation Homefront banner which will be sent to military members in Afghanistan, and visitors can write a personalized message to the troops on postcards designed by children across Georgia through Xerox Let’s Say Thanks Program. The cards will be included in care packages to deployed troops around the globe through military support organization Give2TheTroops®.

Static displays include a World War II Jeep provided by the National Museum of Patriotism, a Howitzer tank provided by the 1-214th Field Artillery Battalion and more. At 1 p.m., the Army National Guard Warrior Training Team from Ft. Benning will repel 70 feet down the side of the World of Coca-Cola building.

The World of Coca-Cola

The World of Coca-Cola will offer a special promotion Nov. 7-15 for active and retired members of the Armed Forces including Reserves and National Guard and their families. Active and retired members of the Armed Forces are always admitted to the World of Coca-Cola free, but during this special period members may purchase up to four half-price tickets for their friends and family. They may also receive a 10% discount at The Coca-Cola Store inside the World of Coca-Cola. To take advantage of this special promotion, military members and retirees simply present their valid Armed Forces ID cards at the World of Coca-Cola ticket booth and at The Coca-Cola Store checkout.

Georgia Aquarium

From November 7-15, the Georgia Aquarium will also recognize and show appreciation for military personnel and their families by offering a $20 general admission ticket. All members of the Armed Forces (Active duty, Reserves, Retired and National Guard) and their families will receive this special thank you, as well as a 10% discount in the Aquarium gift shops. For more details on the week-long event, please visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/supportus/military.aspx .

Other special Veterans Day offers in Atlanta include:

The CNN Studio Tour will offer complimentary admission to active duty service members, Reserves, National Guard and Retired/Veterans, and their guests will receive admission at $10 each -- up to a 23% discount.

The National Museum of Patriotism will offer complimentary admission to active duty service members, Reserves, National Guard and Retired/Veterans, and 50% off admission to all of their guests.
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta will offer complimentary admission to active duty service members, Reserves, National Guard and Retired/Veterans, and any additional adults or children will be admitted at the reduced rate of $9.50. Adults must be accompanied by a child, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

To view Georgia Aquarium's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-8-Georgia_Aquarium