Georgia is a critical state in the midterm election, and because of this, many big-name politicians have visited the state this month, or are set to later this month. This includes a visit from President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and now, a visit from Former President Barack Obama. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is also set to be in the area for three days beginning today, Wednesday, October 28th.
Due to all of the high-profile visitors, Atlantans might experience road closures, changes in traffic patterns, and other changes to their daily commutes. Keep scrolling to see what we know so far.
Former President Barack Obama is in Atlanta today
Former President Obama is campaigning in Metro Atlanta today with Senator Jon Ossoff and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
While details to the public are being kept extremely limited, a report from 11Alive states that today’s rally with Obama, Ossoff and Bottoms will be held in Morrow, Georgia at the Arena at Southlake.
Today’s campaigning event is set to take place from 4 – 7pm, according to a Democratic Party of Georgia event listing.
How will President Obama’s Georgia visit affect traffic? Are any roads closed?
Right now, there is no concrete information about road closures for the event.
11Alive reports,
If the former president utilizes a motorcade, as has sometimes been the case with former presidents and vice presidents during trips to metro Atlanta, it’s likely it would disrupt I-75 south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport…
Atlantans should be on the lookout during the campaign timeframe for the heaviest traffic flow, if there are any changes.
We will update as more information becomes available.