A NOTE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Welcome to the fifth issue of Around AFC. This month we are previewing our Hollywood-themed October Tenant Appreciation Event and taking an in-depth look at Buckhead security, and how you can stay safe.

Other stories this month include a profile on Atlanta Financial Center Security Officer Rhonda Ezzard and a City Club of Buckhead renovation update.

If you have any future story ideas, or items you would like to see in our monthly eNewsletter, please contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

Emily Sircy,
Hines General Manager

AFC SEARCHES FOR TALENTED TENANTS FOR OCTOBER EVENT

This year's annual Fall Tenant Appreciation Event will transform Level E of the parking deck into a red carpeted Hollywood scene on Wednesday October 8, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The long-standing annual AFC tradition of award-winning barbeque will be served for lunch, along with hot dogs, and delicious sides and desserts. Tenant Services Coordinator Tiffany Davis said Hines' annual event will include a Hollywood walk of fame, an array of giveaways, Hollywood impersonators and even an "American Idol" style talent contest among tenants.

"We are looking for 10 people to volunteer to sing and participate in our 'AFC American Idol'," Tiffany said. The winner will receive a grand prize and the contest will be judged by none other than Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell impersonators. The "Idol" show should be great entertainment for onlookers and especially amusing for participants' coworkers.

More about the October tenant event >>

SEPTEMBER MARKS SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY FOR ATLANTA FINANCIAL CENTER
SECURITY OFFICER RHONDA EZZARD, HER SERVICE TO COMPLEX

This September marking her 7th year anniversary at AFC, Security Officer Rhonda Ezzard is very familiar with all things Atlanta Financial Center.

"I was interested in technology for some reason," Rhonda explains, since her degree is actually in dental technology, "but this is what I should be doing. I have three family members who work in prison corrections, so security is really what I have been around my whole life."

During her 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. shifts, Rhonda patrols Atlanta Financial Center’s parking lot, looking for any suspicious activity.

Read more about Rhonda Ezzard >>

PARKING LOT SAFETY TIPS

To ensure continued safety at Atlanta Financial Center, Hines, and the complex’s security team, SecurAmerica, have released parking lot safety tips for the month of September.

While Atlanta Financial Center is consistently ranked with one of the very lowest crime rates of Buckhead buildings, there have been reports of recent break-ins in other Buckhead business complexes.

Read more about parking lot safety tips >>

CITY CLUB OF BUCKHEAD UPDATE

In late September, renovations will begin on the 16,000-square-foot business, dining and entertainment portion of City Club of Buckhead. This portion of the club will be located on the 18th and 19th floors of the East Tower.

For membership packages and pricing information, please contact Johnna Easter at jeaster@cityclubofbuckhead.com or call her at 404.442.2600.

The City Club of Buckhead Athletic Club & Spa grand opening is scheduled for November 1 and the Business and Dining portion is scheduled to open in December.

LOCAL EVENTS

Native Lands: Indians and Georgia, Through November 16

www.accessatlanta.com
Atlanta History Center
130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W.
(404) 814-4000

Cost: $15; $12 ages 65 and older and students 13 and older; $10 ages 4-12; ages 3 and younger free.

Exhibit will feature video recordings, photographs and historical artifacts representing the lives of Creek and Cherokee Indians from Georgia.

Complete list of local events >>

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