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Atlanta Office

Atlanta Training Center

Atlanta Plaza
950 East Paces Ferry Rd, NE
Suite 3200
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone 404-814-2560
FAX 404-814-2566

Course Schedule and Location Information

Class Info

You can check in and pick up your course materials beginning at 8:30 am. Classes start at 9 am and end by 4 or 5 pm each day.

SAS is a tobacco-free company

Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited in SAS buildings, in company or personal vehicles, or anywhere on the SAS World Headquarters campus.

Meals

A continental breakfast is provided each day as part of the course fee. Classes will break for lunch around 12 noon; however, lunch is not provided.

Emergencies

In case of emergency, your family or coworkers can leave you a message during class hours by calling the Training Center Coordinator at 404-814-2560, ext 8225.

In case of inclement weather, please call ahead for information on delayed openings or cancellations.

Directions

You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the SAS training course. MARTA (Atlanta's Rapid Rail System) can provide transportation to and from the airport.

The nearest parking facility is $10 (cash) per day and is located in the Atlanta Plaza. The four recommended hotels below also offer parking.

Directions from airport:
Follow the signs to I-85 north (Atlanta). Continue North on I-85 through downtown Atlanta (Interstates 75 and 85 merge). After passing through downtown I-85 will split to the left and continue north. After the split take the GA Highway 400 exit. Continue on GA 400 to the Lenox Road/Buckhead exit #2 (last exit before toll plaza). Turn right on Lenox Road. Continue on Lenox Road, go to the 3rd traffic light (including Peachtree Road light). JW Marriott Hotel will be on the right, Houston's Restaurant will be on the left. Turn left onto East Paces Ferry Road. Take the next left onto Oak Valley Road. Atlanta Plaza will be on the right. Turn right into parking garage. Parking is $10 (cash) per day. Note: You cannot reach East Paces Ferry Road from West Paces Ferry Road.

Directions from I-85 south:
I-85 south to the Lenox/Cheshire Bridge exit. Turn right off the exit onto Lenox Road. Take Lenox Road for approximately 1½ miles to East Paces Ferry Road. Turn right onto East Paces Ferry Road and then take the first left onto Oak Valley Road. Atlanta Plaza will be on the right. Turn right into parking garage. Parking is $8 (cash) per day.

MARTA (Atlanta's Rapid Rail System):
Atlanta Plaza is across the street from the Lenox MARTA station (NE7). Follow the signs to MARTA parking/Kiss Ride. Take the train heading to Doraville and get off at Lenox Station. The fare is $1.75; a token machine is available. A covered walkway to the building is located at the north end of the platform. back to top

Recommended Hotels

Recommended hotels are listed below. You are responsible for calling the hotel to make your reservations. When making reservations, please ask for the SAS rate. Rates are based upon availability and subject to change without notice.
Embassy Suites Hotel Buckhead
3285 Peachtree Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-261-7733
800-362-2779
SAS rate: $142
includes full breakfast, wireless internet, complimentary shuttle to training center; Ruth's Chris Steak House is nearby
J.W. Marriott
3300 Lenox Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-262-3344
800-228-9290
Standard: $209
use online B9H corporate/promotional code; includes access to fitness center; town car available within 2-mile radius; less than ½ block from training center; adjacent to MARTA station
The Westin Buckhead
3391 Peachtree Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-365-0065
800-937-8461
Traditional S/D: $189
Deluxe S/D: $219
includes access to fitness center; wireless Internet access available; 4 blocks from training center; shuttle provided upon request
Spring Hill Suites by Marriott-Buckhead
3459 Buckhead Loop, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
888-287-9400
$124
includes continental breakfast, exercise facility, heated pool; not within walking distance; shuttle provided upon request
Intercontinental Buckhead
3315 Peachtree Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-946-9000
$165
24-hour fitness center, 24-hour French brasserie, wireless/wired T1 internet access available; shuttle to SAS provided upon request
Doubletree - Atlanta/Buckhead
3342 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-231-1234
Standard: $134
ask for SAS Institute rate (corp account #0333600100); includes shuttle within 3-mile radius, wireless internet access, fitness center with lap pool
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