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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.

PR Contacts:

Georgia Aquarium World of Coca-Cola

Mackenzie (404) 581-4230 (mwhalen@georgiaaquarium.org

Whalen Jacquie Wansley (404) 676-3886 jwansley@na.ko.com

About Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, is the world’s largest with more than eight million gallons of water and more aquatic life than any other aquarium. The mission of the Georgia Aquarium is to be an entertaining, educational and scientific institution featuring exhibits and programs of the highest standards, offering engaging and exciting guest experiences and promoting the conservation of aquatic biodiversity throughout the world. For additional information, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.

About the World of Coca-Cola

At the World of Coca-Cola, experience the fascinating history of the world’s most famous soft drink in a dynamic, multimedia attraction featuring a fully-functioning bottling line that produces an 8 oz. glass bottle of Coca-Cola for each and every guest. View over 1,200 never-before-displayed artifacts ranging from vintage bottles to a 1939 Coca-Cola delivery truck from Argentina. The thrilling, multi-sensory 4-D movie experience, "In Search of the Secret Formula", puts you right in the action. Tempt your taste buds with over 60 different beverages made by The Coca-Cola Company from around the world in Taste It! Experience something new and inviting around every corner of the World of Coca-Cola. The World of Coca-Cola is located at 121 Baker Street in Pemberton Place, adjacent to the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta and is accessible via the Peachtree Center or CNN/ World Congress Center MARTA stations. Consumers with questions about the attraction may call 1-800-676-COKE or visit our website at www.worldofcoca-cola.com to purchase timed tickets.

About Shepherd Center and SHARE

Shepherd Center is home to SHARE - a partnership between the military health care benefits program, philanthropist Bernie Marcus and private donations. Through SHARE, veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and chronic pain can get specialized, cutting-edge treatment at Shepherd Center, and receive housing assistance for themselves and their families.

About Let’s Say Thanks Program

To show the country’s appreciation to the hundreds of thousands of troops stationed overseas, Xerox Corporation has developed a nationwide program aimed at saying “thank you” to our troops. Through the Let’s Say Thanks program, postcards designed by children from across the country are available at www.LetsSayThanks.com for people to select their favorite and write a personalized message to troops. Xerox prints the cards on its paper and equipment, and sends them in care packages to deployed troops around the globe through military support organization Give2TheTroops®.

About Operation Give A Hug:

Operation Give a Hug is a non-profit, all-volunteer program established in 2004 to help comfort military children by giving them special dolls, often referred to by children as their daddy or mommy doll. Each doll provides a place to put the photo of the deployed parent and gives a child a tangible way of relating to that parent. The goal of Operation Give a Hug is to give dolls to military children throughout the world who are missing Mom or Dad during the long deployments. Because this is an all-volunteer program, ALL donations go directly to providing dolls for children.