This weekend may be the traditional end of summer. But instead of things winding down, several events will just be getting started Friday. The Dragon Con sci-fi fest, UGA’s season opener and the Black Gay Pride celebration will mean all roads lead to Atlanta this weekend — and all cars will be on them.
“The best bet is to take MARTA if you’re heading to these events and stay out of the city center if you don’t have to be there,” advises Doug Turnbull, WSB traffic reporter.
While some events have designated parking, that parking will fill up fast. And private lots could charge upward of $70 for a spot of concrete, event organizers said.
And don’t think you can escape the traffic by driving over to Decatur. Nearly 70,000 people are expected there for the AJC Decatur Book Festival this weekend. These will mostly not be Dawgs or Dragon Con-victs. But even the erudite and the intellectual will chew up all the parking and clog the streets. Again, think MARTA.
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