Special Olympics Georgia unveiled details surrounding its upcoming 2018 State Summer Games, which is set to take place at Emory University May 18 – May 20.  As the largest State Games of the year, the 2018 State Summer Games will provide competition for athletes in athletics, flag football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball.

"We have been anticipating our 30^th year of competition at the State Summer Games," said Georgia Milton-Sheats, Chief Executive Officer at Special Olympics Georgia.  "We look forward to seeing athletes, coaches, Unified Partners and fans come together to celebrate victories, weeks of hard work and athletic abilities."

Admission is free for all events at the State Summer Games, and local residents and Special Olympics Georgia fans are invited to come out and cheer on the athletes throughout the weekend. Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Friday evening, May 18 at Emory University's McDonough Field. The Parade of Athletes will be led by Grand Marshal, former Philadelphia Eagle and current host of 92.9 The Game's "Fricke and Douglas", Hugh Douglas. Ken Rodriguez of Fox 5 TV will be attending the ceremony as Master of Ceremony.