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SALT LAKE CITY -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today announced a schedule of public open houses for the newly-renovated Atlanta Georgia Temple.
- April 9-23, excluding Sundays
- Mondays 8-5, Tuesdays through Saturdays 8-8
- Free
- Ticket required from lds.org/reservations
The open houses will begin Saturday, April 9, and continue through Saturday, April 23, excluding Sundays. Public tours will run Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are required but free at lds.org/reservations.
The temple, located in Sandy Springs, will be formally dedicated on Sunday, May 1, by Church President Thomas S. Monson. The two dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to chapels in the surrounding area.
The Atlanta temple was closed in July 2009 for extensive renovation that included complete replacement of the electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, as well as the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system. Work was also done for more functionality for the disabled.
Other additions include:
- Rich eucalyptus hardwood from Brazil
- Original art
- Swarovski crystal chandeliers
- 45 new art-glass panels
- Etched carpets
- Added windows for increased natural light
The exterior of the temple remains mostly unchanged, with some new landscaping.
The Georgia building was the church's 21st temple worldwide and the first built in the southern U.S. Today there is at least one temple in every state adjoining Georgia.
Worldwide there are 134 operating temples, with another 26 announced or in some phase of construction.
