Atlanta Hotelies Chop It Up At The Battery

Published on August 26, 2023

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, a group of 20 Hotelies from the CHS Georgia Chapter gathered for a tour of The Battery, a mixed-use facility developed by the Atlanta Braves.  In addition to the Truist Park (the Braves stadium), The Battery consists of several restaurants, hotels, retail store, office buildings, and multi-family residential units.

 

The organizer and host for the event was Jerry McCall ’12, Head Distiller at ASW Distillery.  The group was treated to a walking tour of The Battery led by Kacey Dodd in the Development Department of the Atlanta Braves.  Following the tour, ASW hosted a reception with drinks and Hors d’oeuvres

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