Traffic and Weather?

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by artdutra04

Don't even bother with a car in Atlanta for the Championships. The parking rates are horrendous, and for the most part it's unnecessary. The MARTA subway system there connects the Airport to downtown, as well as many suburbs of the city, and at only 75 cents a ride it's not that bad. And at rush hour, it's probably much faster to take the train anyway.

If you ride it frequently, I'd suggest the "FIRST pass", which gives you anywhere from 3-6 days worth of unlimited rides for only for only $10-$15. I've bought one of them the past two years when I was in Atlanta and it was well worth it, as you'd probably spend more than that to park for just one day at some of the garages in the city.

I'll second that. Last year, I parked my car in the Georgia Dome on Wednesday night (as I couldn't get to the hotel and make it in time for volunteer orientation). I paid $10 to park there, then went back to the car after orientation. I took my bags with me and walked to the hotel. Saturday after awards, I went back, threw my bags in the car, and headed back to Colatown.

Obviously, I'd recommend that you keep your wits about you in this arrangement (it is a big city, and there are less-than-great people out there), but the Dome has historically allowed it.

[hallk]

People that take a car end up apying more to park it and just use public transportation anyways. Everything is close enough that you can either walk or take the MARTA. I have volunteered before and haven't had a problem getting late or early departures. As far as the weather goes, I carried a sweatshirt around with and was fine in the morning and at night. During the day, it is normally pretty sunny and warm enough for us WI people to wear shorts(60-70s).