Why Atlanta?  

Atlanta attracts companies, investment, innovation, and talent while creating meaningful career pathways for Atlanta residents.

Atlanta is  broadly recognized as a top choice for national and global esports events.

* World's Most Travelled Airport -Direct flights from 150+ US Cities and 75+ International Cities
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* Esports-ready Venues - including Georgia World Congress Center (Top 5 US convention center), State Farm Arena (hosted League of Legends Semi-Finals), Gateway Center, Cobb Performing Energy Center, Gas South Arena, Mercedez-Benz Stadium.

* Over 100,000 hotel rooms.

* Home of event organizer and live production company Skillshot Media -produced SMITE World Championships, Brawlhalla World Championships, Collegiate Esports Commissions Cup, $500K Call of Duty Tournament, $500K Mortal Kombat One Tournament,  and hundreds of other events.
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* Home to global game publishers - including Ubisoft, Hi-Rez Studios, Tripwire Interactive and 150+ other studios.

* Home to professional esports teams Ghost Gaming,.

* Hosts some of the largest annual events gaming including MomoCon (59,000), DragonCon (70,000), and Games Week Georgia + Dreamhack (40,000).

* State Tax Incentives for Esports Live Production and for Game Development

* Workforce Development Program for Esports Live Production and Game development.