The Atlanta Hawks will welcome fans to the upcoming season at two upcoming events that are free to the public at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum at Georgia Tech.

On Saturday, January 23 at 6 p.m., the Hawks will hold an NBA game style scrimmage, as head coach Lenny Wilkens leads the players through four quarters of action. On the following Saturday (Jan. 30), fans can return to Georgia Tech for the only home preseason game of the 1998-99 exhibition schedule, as last year's post-season opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, return for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

"We hope fans take these two opportunities to come and interact with our team as we look forward to the start of the 1998-99 season," said Hawks Executive Vice President Lee Douglas.

While no ticket is required for the Jan. 23 scrimmage, the method of ticket distribution for the Jan. 30 preseason game has not been announced yet. The Hawks have also announced their intention to invite Kentucky Alum Jeff Sheppard to training camp.

Fans can check updated information by logging on the Hawks web page: www.hawks.com or calling the Hawks executive offices at (404) 827-3800.

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