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United Skates of America, Inc. is a national roller skating rink chain founded in 1971. [1] As of 2024, it is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. [2] [3] It operates 12 family entertainment centers in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island. [4] [5]
The Atlanta Figure Skating Club (AFSC) was founded in 1956 (69 years ago) () and became a member club of US Figure Skating in 1958. It is the oldest figure skating club in Georgia and one of the largest figure skating clubs in the United States. Annually the AFSC hosts the Magnolia Open and the Atlanta Open. [1]
There was also a circus big top, arcade games, vendors, and a large carousel that remained on the premises until 1967. It became a popular destination for families in the spring and summer months. In the wintertime, one of the buildings was "converted into a southern anomaly: an ice skating rink."
Weather permitting the rink is open Monday through Friday and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a free skating session taking place from 8 to 10 a.m.
In 2013, NJ.com described the rink as "a symbol of revitalization for Newark" and "a literal savior of urban skating". It praised its relationship to the community, including events like roller derby, style skating, gospel skaters, and DJ nightlife. [2] [3] The rink has been called a "hidden gem" and a "staple of the [Newark] community". [4]
Marietta is a city in and the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia, United States. [4] At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 60,972. The 2019 estimate was 60,867, making it one of Atlanta's largest suburbs. Marietta is the fourth largest of the principal cities by population of the Atlanta metropolitan area. [5]
The arena hosted the 2004 US Figure Skating Championships. Every few years, in early January, the State Farm Arena hosts one of the largest Christian college aged conferences: Passion Conference, when Mercedes-Benz Stadium is unavailable; the Passion 2025 Conference will be held at the State Farm Arena.
Atlanta and Frasier Sts. between GA 120 Loop and Dixie Ave. 33°56′43″N 84°32′47″W / 33.945278°N 84.546389°W / 33.945278; -84.546389 ( Atlanta-Frasier Street Historic Marietta