The Brief
- A major lineup of weekend events has prompted widespread Midtown Atlanta road closures and heavy traffic gridlock.
- Portions of Juniper Street, 11th Street and 12th Street remain shut down through Sunday afternoon under heightened security.
- Midtown residents expressed mixed reactions to the congestion, balancing travel disruptions with civic pride over global events.
ATLANTA – Heavy traffic and multiple street shutdowns snarled Midtown Atlanta as crowds arrived for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Halloween festivities and the Georgia-Florida football game.
What we know:
A major lineup of weekend events, including the G-20 Summit, Halloween celebrations, and the Georgia vs. Florida game—has created heavy traffic and widespread road closures across Midtown Atlanta.…