Emory University will partner with other Atlanta-based university for a day of service this spring in celebration of 404 Day. For the full press release, please read below.

Atlanta — For the love and pride of our city, Atlanta universities are teaming up with the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership for a day of service in celebration of 404 Day, also known as Atlanta Day. Hundreds of college students and staff will come together to collaboratively create a great impact on the Atlanta community on Saturday, March 30.

Activities include park beautification projects, addressing food security concerns, and fostering youth and community engagement. Participating universities are

· Atlanta Metropolitan State College

· Clark Atlanta University

· Emory University

· Georgia State University

· Georgia Institute of Technology

· Morris Brown College

· Morehouse College

· Oglethorpe University

· Spelman College

"This day of service is an opportunity for our universities and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership to come together and give back to the community that has supported us. We believe in the power of collective action and the positive impact we can make when working together," said Georgia Tech Assistant Athletic Director Kevin Cone, representing the organizing committee.

"We are excited to host this shared initiative. The day of service for 404 Day aligns with our mission of creating a more connected, accessible, and inclusive Atlanta. We appreciate the dedication of our university partners and volunteers who are proud of this city we love," stated Rob Brawner, executive director of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

The day of service on March 30 will have various projects taking place along four cardinal sections of the Atlanta BeltLine. Members of the media, community leaders, and the public are invited to join this impactful day of service and witness the positive transformations taking place across the Atlanta BeltLine.

About the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership

The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership (ABP) ENABLES the Atlanta BeltLine project by raising funds from the private sector and philanthropic community, ENGAGES the public through programming and outreach, and EMPOWERS the residents of the 45 Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods through targeted partnerships