Special Olympics Georgia to Host the 2025 State Indoor Winter Games & Southeast Powerlifting

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will host the 2025 State Indoor Winter Games on Friday, January 31st, and Saturday, February 1st at the LakePoint Sports Complex and several other locations across Cobb and Bartow Counties. SOGA is excited to welcome all athletes, coaches, Unified partners, sponsors, and volunteers. Athletes from across the state will experience friendly competition in Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Bowling, Pickleball, Individual Skills, and Powerlifting.

The Southeast Powerlifting event hosted by SOGA will occur on Saturday, February 1st at Kennesaw State University’s Marietta Campus. Athletes will compete from across the state of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, exhibiting skills in Deadlift, Bench Press, Squat, Push/Pull, and Full Power.

Olympic Town will commence on Saturday, February 1st from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at LakePoint Sports Complex on court 10. Athletes will also complete multiple free Healthy Athletes screenings including Strong Minds, Special Smiles, Opening Eyes and Healthy Hearing!

Special Olympics Georgia would like to thank our State Sponsors: Publix, Dunwoody Country Club, Marlow’s Tavern, Winter Construction, Knights of Columbus, and The Coca-Cola Company for their dedicated support and loyalty to our athletes.

Special Olympics Georgia would also like to recognize the Presenting Sponsors for the 2025 State Indoor Winter Games: Winter Construction & Rockit™ Apple

For more information on State Indoor Winter Games & Southeast Powerlifting, contact Director of Sports, Liz Smith, at [email protected].