The Brief
- Festivals, a concert, charity events and school activities have been canceled ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected weekend impacts.
- Holly Springs’ food drive and car show has been postponed, while the NAMI Walk has changed locations.
- Atlanta Pride and the Georgia Apple Festival remain scheduled, and officials are monitoring conditions for Georgia’s football game against Alabama.
ATLANTA – Hurricane Isaias’ expected rain and wind are forcing organizers across Georgia to cancel, postpone or relocate events planned for the weekend of Oct. 10-11.
Chalktoberfest in Marietta, a Jo Dee Messina concert in Douglasville and several community festivals are among the cancellations. Other major gatherings, including Atlanta Pride and the Georgia Apple Festival, remain scheduled as organizers monitor the forecast.
Here is a breakdown of the announced changes.
Arts and fall festivals
Chalktoberfest — Marietta: The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art has canceled the festival at Marietta Square, which features chalk artists and an accompanying craft beer festival.…