Media Invited to Witness the “Busiest Mailing Day” in a Tour of the Atlanta North Metro Postal Processing Plant

December 16, 2016 



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What:

Local media is invited to join us for a special behind-the-scenes tour during our busiest delivery week of the year.

Who:

Atlanta North Metro Postal Processing Plant

When:

Monday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.

Where:

1605 Boggs Rd., Duluth, GA 30096

Background:

The USPS expects to process 611 million pieces of mail on Dec. 19; package volume this holiday season will be roughly 750 million packages, which reflects a 12 percent increase in such volume.

During the tour, reporters are encouraged to arrange for a “live shot” for local news broadcasts. Press kits with holiday facts and information will be made available.

(Note: Those who accept this invitation must wear closed toe/closed heel shoes; ladies’ heels must be no more than 1.5 inches in height.) Thank you.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom at about.usps.com/news/welcome.htm.

For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

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