CNBC's "Business Insiders" discussed the economics of the
Atlanta Games with ACOG Co-Chair Robert Holder. Holder said
construction is "on target, on time, but tight," adding, "That's
always the way its been scheduled." Citing reports that as of
March, 32% of ACOG's $387M in procurement contracts had been
granted to minority-owned companies, CNBC also examined
affirmative action regarding construction contracts (CNBC,
6/10)....Concession prices for the Atlanta Games: $4.00 for
hotdogs, $3.25 for Cokes, $3.25 for popcorn, $4.50 for beer and
$4.00 for bottled water (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 6/10)....Music
producers Jimmy "Jam" Harris and Terry Lewis are creating a
production for the Opening Ceremonies (ACOG)....The House of
Blues is turning the 62,000-square-foot Baptist Tabernacle on
Atlanta's Luckie Street into a temporary version of the
nightclub. It opens July 13 and will operate at least through
August 25 (ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, 6/9)....General Motors has
assembled its "Century of Motion" spot at the Centennial Olympic
Park (ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, 6/11).
