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WHO:

Mayor Andre Dickens

Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Theo Pace

Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services Senior Advisor, Ramondo Davidson

National Midnight Basketball Association Director, Michael Steadman

National Midnight Basketball Association President, Larry Gray

Tyler Perry Studios Casting Director, Brittany Passion

Clark Atlanta University Dean of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Christopher Bass

Love from Afar Founder, Dr. Cynthia Williams

Community Partner, Attorney Muwali Davis

City of Atlanta Midnight Basketball Player, King James

WHAT:

The Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services will host a Midnight Basketball Association 40^th Anniversary media event and celebration from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Atlanta City Hall. This event will commemorate the national anniversary of the Midnight Basketball Association and highlight Atlanta’s local Midnight Basketball leagues—one of Mayor Dickens’ first term marquee initiatives.

The event is open to the public and demonstrates how Midnight Basketball has empowered youth and transformed communities.

Media requested to RSVP to atlmedia@atlantaga.gov.

WHEN:

Thursday, August 27, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

*Mayor speaks at 4:15 p.m.

Media are encouraged to arrive no later than 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Atlanta City Hall / Atrium
55 Trinity Ave.

Atlanta, GA 30303