Georgia State students, alumni and fans are invited to the final Panther Nation at Atlantic Station event of the season Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Don't miss this evening of fun and entertainment with a GSU football theme at the popular Midtown community.

Featuring live music, entertainment, games, giveaways and food vendors in the Central Park area, Panther Nation at Atlantic Station will get fans ready for the GSU football team's final home game of 2012. The Panthers host nationally-ranked Old Dominion Saturday, at 3:30 p.m. in the last appearance at the Georgia Dome for retiring head coach Bill Curry and 12 GSU Seniors.

The GSU football team will be on hand, and the Georgia State band, cheerleaders and dance teams will be performing.

GSU students can receive discounts at several Atlantic Station merchants during the event.

Every student who registers for the all new "10K Challenge" basketball attendance competition will get FREE pizza and will have a chance to be selected to shoot a half-court basketball shot for $10,000 or win many other prizes.

Free shuttle service is available to transport students from the GSU campus to Atlantic Station. Shuttles begin at 6:30 p.m. and will pick up on campus at the Student Center and at the University Commons. For those wishing to drive, two hours of free parking is also available at Atlantic Station. Atlantic Station is also accessible by MARTA; exit at the Arts Center station and ride the free Atlantic Station shuttle.