Mayor Shirley Franklin, Dr. Julianne Malveaux Show Saving Money Can Be Fun, Easy & Automatic with Wachovia

ATLANTA, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Five lucky winners took the Way2Save Challenge on Thurs., Apr. 3, in an event at Centennial Olympic Park and won $2,000 each (*Wachovia released the names of four winners.) In addition, some celebrities came out to raise cash for charity.

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux, president of Bennett College, made appearances to celebrate the re-opening of Centennial Olympic Park and help two great causes: The Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, the first single-gender public college- preparatory school in Atlanta and The United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta.

The Way2Save Challenge tested consumers' savings savvy and allowed them to unwind in the Relax and Save area, where guests received shoulder massages and learned how to find peace of mind in their financial lives. Prizes, games, and giveaways made this a fun event for everyone.

Five Winners Picked Up $2,000 Each

The five winners below will be entered in a drawing to fly to New York City to participate in the grand finale of the Way2Save Challenge the week of June 5. The winners from the Atlanta event are:

1. Sonya Williams, Atlanta, GA 2. Waseem Akbar, Woodstock, GA 3. Michael Connor, Jr., Atlanta, GA 4. Eric Brown, Atlanta, GA 5. Fifth winner awaiting verification

Michael Connor, Jr., of Atlanta said, "I'm going to start my own business like I always wanted to!"

The United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta works to strengthen the everyday support systems of community life and is prepared to assist people when those systems alone are not sufficient. The Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, the first single-gender public college-preparatory school in Atlanta provides students with a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum to assist them in making a smooth transition from high school to college upon graduation.

AT A GLANCE, THE WAY2SAVE CHALLENGE TOUR

The Los Angeles event was the kick-off of an 11-city tour of the Way2Save Challenge. Next stop: Tampa

San Francisco, Feb. 28 Tampa, Apr. 10 Philadelphia, May 9* Dallas, Mar. 5 Miami, Apr. 17 Charlotte, May 22-24* Houston, Mar. 15 Birmingham/Talladega, Grand Finale - April 26-27 New York City, June 5* Atlanta, Apr. 3* Baltimore, May 2

*The Way2Save Challenge Tour will be in each location during the week of dates listed. Exact event dates are being finalized.

No purchase necessary. Must be legal resident of 50 United States and District of Columbia 18+ years. Ends 5/10/08. Void where prohibited. For Official Rules visit http://www.wachovia.com/way2savetour . Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wachovia Bank of Delaware are Members FDIC.

ABOUT WACHOVIA CORPORATION

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