Atlanta Area Boy Scouts Receive $350,000 AT&T Grant to Build a State-of-the-Art Learning and Meeting Center

ATLANTA, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced a $350,000 grant to the Boy Scouts of America -- Atlanta Area Council to assist in the renovation of facilities at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation. The new multipurpose facility, located in Newton County, will feature a large, new learning center and meeting space, and communications capabilities and computer training stations will be in smaller meeting rooms. In addition, the facility will undergo structural improvements during the renovation.

The grant, which was awarded by the AT&T Foundation -- the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc. -- is a three-year commitment. The first installment of $120,000 was presented today at a council meeting by AT&T executives. This year, the reservation will host 70,000 camper nights, and that number is expected to increase in the coming year.

"This facility holds a special place in the hearts of thousands of Atlanta-area Boy Scouts who have spent many nights at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation," said Sylvia Anderson, president of AT&T Georgia. "It is special for AT&T to be part of a project that will help preserve, yet modernize, the reservation so that future scouts will share in the history and have lifetime memories of this location."

"I am honored to serve on the board of directors of this fine organization," said Georgia state Rep. Earl Ehrhart, District 36. "The Boy Scouts provide a key role in developing the leadership of young men and boys in Georgia and across the nation. I applaud AT&T's contribution today and the company's ongoing commitment to our youth."

The Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves a 13-county area and is currently conducting a capital campaign to fund further additions and renovations at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation, including the addition of a swimming pool and dining hall for Cub World.

AT&T is a strong supporter of projects that enhance and enable success in education across all age groups. The company supports initiatives that help students -- especially nontraditional and underserved students -- to: complete high school and/or prepare for and gain access to college; complete college; integrate technology into K - 16 instruction and administration; develop community and civic leadership capacity; and encourage technology-workforce development in areas such as computer science, information technology, math, science and engineering.

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About Boy Scouts of America -- Atlanta Area Council

The Atlanta Area Council serves 13 metro-Atlanta counties through hundreds of sponsoring organizations and several character education programs. Cub Scouts is a year-round family- and home-centered program that develops ethical decision-making skills for boys ages 7-11. Boy Scouts is an outdoor adventure program for young men ages 11-17 designed to develop character, citizenship, leadership skills and fitness. Venturing is a year-round program for young men and women ages 14 - 20 to provide positive experiences through exciting and meaningful youth-run activities that help them pursue their special interests, grow by teaching others, and develop leadership skills. For more information on the Atlanta Area Council, please visit http://www.atlantabsa.org/.

About Philanthropy at AT&T

AT&T Inc. is committed to investing in programs that enhance and enable success in education for students of all ages. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T helps build strong communities nationwide by increasing educational opportunities, fostering quality learning and raising student achievement. In 2006, AT&T contributed more than $101 million through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T and the AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T, combine more than $1.8 billion of historic charitable commitment to communities across the country.

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