For a concert or theatrical performance of rather ...

For a concert or theatrical performance of rather cozy proportions, you're all set. If you want to host a convention with more than 1,000 attendees, you're going to have problems. Especially if you limit access to the building during the event, forcing people to walk outside, in summer heat, the full length of the building to gain re-entry. And for all that's holy, PLEASE, convention runners of Gwinnett County, take into account how much space you actually need for 2-way traffic around your exhibits! A standard folding table is 6-foot by about 2-foot, so you should allow at least 7' x 3' per exhibit if their backs are against walls...so they can squeeze into their tiny spaces behind the tables/displays. I think the space has so much potential, it's just been used inefficiently.