FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 21, 2009 CONTACT: Arthur Triche, Jon Steinberg or Jason Roose, Hawks Media Relations (404) 878-3800

ATLANTA HAWKS “PAINT THE TOWN” EVENT SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Hawks to unveil red second road uniform

ATLANTA, GA ----- The Atlantic Station crowd will be seeing red this Sunday…and lots of it! The are hosting their “Paint the Town” event at Atlantic Station on October 25 (beginning at 12 noon) to tip off the 2009-10 NBA season and all of Atlanta is invited. Highlighting the afternoon will be the unveiling of the team’s red second road uniform.

Fans will have the chance to meet and mingle with their favorite players at LA Fitness, City Sports, Kilwin’s, Fox Sports Grill and the central park area of Atlantic Station, as well as have some fun with interactive games, inflatables and more. Team mascots and members of the A-Town Dancers will also be on-hand and available for photos and autographs. Games and inflatables will be set up beginning at 12 noon, with players scheduled to arrive at 2 p.m.

At 3 p.m., players and coaches are scheduled to convene in the central park area (between Rosa Mexicano and Strip) for a free autograph session.

LA Fitness City Sports Kilwin’s Fox Sports Grill Central Park Randolph Morris Joe Smith Mike Bibby Mike Woodson Jason Collins Zaza Pachulia Jeff Teague Jamal Crawford Tyrone Hill Jim Todd Marvin Williams Al Horford Othello Hunter Larry Drew Maurice Evans Bob Bender Mark Price

Atlanta Hawks 2009-10 season tickets start as low at $10 per game and are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.hawks.com or calling 1-866-715-1500. New this year, fans also have the option of purchasing the exciting 13-game Playoff Plan, which includes the home opener and 12 additional games versus 2009 playoff teams – including the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Celtics. The Hawks, a member of the National Association since 1949, play in the Southeast Division, along with the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, and .