The Authoricast

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, Austin sits down with Marc Vincent, Director of Emergency Preparedness at Georgia World Congress Center Authority, to discuss how the campus prepares for severe weather and other emergency situations. From the 2008 tornado that impacted downtown Atlanta to recent winter weather events and even tropical systems like Hurricane Helene, […]

The holidays have arrived at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, and Director of Marketing Evita McDaniels gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the sleigh installation, hotel décor, and seasonal F&B and spa experiences that make the hotel shine this holiday season. We also talk about Signia’s upcoming two-year anniversary and the momentum the hotel has built […]

College football is back, and there is no better place to start than the College Football Hall of Fame. Listen in as we catch up with Yomand Brown, the Hall’s VP of Marketing, Sales & Communications. From the buzz of interactive exhibits to dynamic fall programming, Yomand walks us through how the Hall celebrates the […]

In this episode of The Authoricast, we sit down with Georgia O’Donahue, Chief Operating Officer of the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, to talk about what it takes to bring the world’s biggest sporting event to Atlanta in 2026. An Atlanta native, Georgia shares her pride in showcasing her hometown and explains the years-long process […]