APP ATLANTA METRO OPEN

The APP Atlanta Metro Open Pro-Am pickleball tournament brought nearly 1,000 amateur and professional players, families, and fans plus an estimated $1.25 million into Spalding County during its September 7-11 run.

More than 100 volunteers, Spalding County businesses, community organizations, and county and city departments added unmatched hospitality to the tournament. They included Atlanta Beverage Company; Chick-fil-A; City of Griffin; Empanadas and Things; Griffin High School JROTC; Griffin+Spalding Business & Tourism Association; Griffin+Spalding Chamber of Commerce; Griffin-Spalding County Schools; Herc Rentals; Hibachi Joe’s; LifeLink; McDonald’s (Taylor Street); Piedmont OrthoAtlanta; Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen; Quinn's Catering; Smokin' Bear BBQ; Southern Crescent Technical College nursing program; Spalding County Board of Commissioners; Spalding County Fire Department and Emergency Services; Spalding County Parks, Public Grounds & Leisure Services; Spalding County Pickleball Association; Spalding County Sheriff’s Department; Sunbelt Rentals; Truett’s Grill; Yancey Rentals.

“The APP Atlanta Metro Open brings out the best of our community,” said Spalding County Leisure Services Manager Kelly Carmichael. “We thank every one of these individuals for contributing to a seamless event, for helping bring in over a million dollars to our area. Sports tourism continues to thrive in Spalding County, and we’re very optimistic about the future.”

Tournament organizers already announced they're returning to Spalding County in 2023 from Sept. 27–Oct. 1!

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