FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 20, 2010 CONTACT: Arthur Triche, Jon Steinberg or Jason Roose, Hawks Media Relations (404) 878-3800

ATLANTA HAWKS “PAINT THE TOWN” EVENT SET FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

ATLANTA, GA ----- The are hosting their annual “Paint the Town” event at Lenox Mall on Saturday, October 23 (beginning at 12:30 p.m.) to tip off the 2010-11 NBA season and all of Atlanta is invited.

Fans will have the chance to meet and mingle with their favorite players at a number of stores throughout the mall, including Faconnable, Game Stop, adidas Originals Store, Chick-fil-A®, Coca-Cola Corner (located in the food court), as well as outside on the Paint the Town Central courts. Additionally, fans will be able to enjoy a number of interactive games, inflatables and more. Team mascots and members of the Hawks Cheerleaders will also be on-hand and available for photos and autographs. Games and inflatables will be set up beginning at 12:30 p.m., with players scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m.

At 3:30 p.m., players and coaches are scheduled to convene near the Paint the Town basketball courts for a free autograph session. Prior to the autograph signing fans can meet their favorite Hawks at the following locations:

Chick-fil-A® Game Stop Coca-Cola adidas Faconnable Basketball Courts Marvin Williams Joe Johnson Jordan Crawford Josh Smith Al Horford Pape Sy Mike Bibby Jason Collins Larry Drew Zaza Pachulia Etan Thomas Kenny Gattison Jeff Teague Maurice Evans Josh Powell Tyrone Hill Lester Conner Bob Bender Nick Van Exel

Atlanta Hawks 2010-11 lower level season tickets are available now starting at less than $23 per game. For more information please call 1-866-715-1500 or visit www.hawksseasontickets.com . The Hawks, a member of the National Basketball Association since 1949, play in the Southeast Division, along with the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and .