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Carter Center Event Facilities: Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Carter Center located?
The Carter Presidential Center is a 35-acre retreat located just two miles from downtown Atlanta, accessible via I-75/I-85 and Freedom Parkway. Click here for detailed directions >

What is included in the fee for the room?
The rental fee includes an events staff person on site during your event, security, Carter Center volunteers to meet and greet guests, and setup/breakdown of all tables and chairs. If additional vendor services are needed (i.e., dance floor, linens, photographers, tenting, florists, etc.), we will be happy to provide referrals.

How far in advance should I book your facility?
Facilities should be booked between six months to one year from the event. Keep in mind that spring and fall dates book quickly and are also very busy seasons for conventions, trade shows, and expos in Atlanta.

Is your facility handicap accessible?
The Carter Center is a fully handicap accessible facility.

Are outside caterers permitted at your facility?
Proof of the Pudding is the official caterer for The Carter Center.

Is there adequate parking?
The Carter Center can accommodate parking for approximately 400 guests.

What kind of audiovisual equipment is available for use?
Basic audiovisual equipment such as flip charts with pads and markers; overhead, slide, and multimedia projectors with screens; notepads; and pencils are available for your use. Additional AV requirements can be arranged as needed.

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Contact these vendors for catering and audio/visual needs:

Proof of the Pudding
Proof of the Pudding is the exclusive
caterer for The Carter Center.

Sales: Jane Quillen
Phone: (404) 614-3732
Fax: (404) 420-5147
E-mail:jquillen@proofpudding.com
http://proofatlanta.com/carterCenter.php

General Manager: Robert Bennett
Phone: (404) 614-3736
Fax: (404) 420-5147
Email: rbennett@proofpudding.com
http://proofatlanta.com/carterCenter.php

Lighting & Production Equipment
Lighting & Production Equipment, Inc. is the exclusive
audiovisual provider for The Carter Center.

Contact: Billy Konkel
Phone: (404) 352-0464
E-mail: bkonkel@lpe.com
http://www.lpe.com/

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PHONE OR EMAIL

Any of the following experienced and knowledgeable staff members are happy to assist you:

Molly Howard Ison
Phone: (404) 420-5113
molly.howard@emory.edu

Lisa Wiley
Phone: (404) 420-5111
lwiley@emory.edu

Patricia Rafshoon
Phone: (404) 420-5123
patricia.rafshoon@emory.edu

Lindsey Ciener
Phone: (404) 420-5112
lciener@emory.edu

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