I missed a few items and want to mention other
events again happening this weekend that
will impact local ATL traffic.
BREAKING NEWS: This just in Wed afternoon....The Georgia Department of Transportation has cancelled scheduled weekend construction on the Downtown Connector (interstate I85/I75) as well as a planned bridge work project on I-20 at Windsor Street. They obviously have heard about the Championship event. ;-)
The
Atlanta Hawks (basketball) will begin the playoffs this Saturday at 5:30PM against Milwaukee at Philips Arena (next to the GA Dome). Obviously not a good time for "First" folks.
The
Atlanta Braves (baseball) will have games Fri-Sun against Colorado - at Turner Field, slightly S of downtown.
Freaknic - Historically black colleges on spring break - It is believed at this time that most or all of their events will be in or near nightclubs outside of the downtown area.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival - Piedmont Park in NE Atlanta.
Georgia World Congress Center
Southern Region Volleyball (8,000 expected, Sat 8 am - 2 pm, Sun 8 am - 7 pm)
First Robotics
Atlanta High School Celebrity Step Off (5,000 expected, Sat 4-9 pm)
GA Aquarium - The world's largest - A bargain at half price thanks to First. Half price is Friday evening only.
The weather for Atlanta is really looking good for this weekend (Temp 56F-79F or 13C-26C) with only a slight possibility of rain on Saturday.
Welcome to Atlanta everyone and have a great First Championship.