For Immediate Release
January 30, 2023
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Mayor Andre Dickens and Airport Officials to host Human Trafficking Prevention Press Conference
ATL leaders, government officials and partners to discuss ways to recognize and prevent human trafficking
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) today announced Mayor Andre Dickens, Governor Brian Kemp, and First Lady Marty Kemp will join Airport officials for a press conference to commemorate National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Speakers include representation across state, county, and local agencies. They will highlight the importance of partnerships and collaboration in strengthening anti-trafficking actions and address the region about sexual exploitation, forced labor, and the planned work to prevent it.
WHO: Gov. Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia
Marty Kemp, First Lady of Georgia
Mayor Andre Dickens, 61st Mayor of Atlanta
Balram Bheodari, General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Jan Lennon, Deputy General Manager, Operations, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Chris Carr, Attorney General of Georgia
Chief Darin Schierbaum, Chief of Police, Atlanta Police Department
Jeff Turner, Chairman, Clayton County Board of Commissioners
Nikki Clifton, President, The UPS Foundation
Jennifer Swain, Executive Director, youthSpark
WHAT: Press conference on human trafficking prevention
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 31
10 a.m.
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Domestic Terminal Atrium
6000 N. Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
PARKING:
MEDIA: Working press should park in the designated media parking spots located beyond the pay booths in the North Hourly parking deck.
GUESTS: Guests should park in the North Hourly parking deck on Level 3.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport boasts a direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
