Politics & Government
Traffic Alert: President Trump, VP Pence In Atlanta Nov. 8
President Donald Trump and VP Mike Pence visit Atlanta Friday Traffic will be impacted at several locations, warn Atlanta Police.
ATLANTA, GA — President Donald Trump visits Atlanta Friday, along with Vice President Mike Pence, and two motorcades will cause traffic delays, authorities warn.
The president will launch an outreach to African-American voters with a rally at the Georgia World Congress Center. He will first attend a fundraiser in Buckhead to support U.S. Sen. David Perdue, AJC.com reports. Supporters must pay $100,000 to attend a discussion, with a seat at a luncheon at $2,800 a person, while a $35,000 donation is required for a photo with Trump.
The Black Voices for Trump Coalition launch event Friday will feature Trump at the Georgia World Congress Center. The president is expected to arrive in Atlanta around noon and is scheduled to speak at the event around 2 p.m., WSB reports.
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Two motorcades will move through the city, affecting Interstate 285, State Route 400, Interstate 75, the Downtown Connector, Buckhead and Downtown. The Atlanta Police Department expects the traffic impacts to last from approximately 11:30 a.m. to around 4:45 p.m.
Police urge drivers to pay attention for traffic throughout the day.
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APD ALERT: POTUS & VPOTUS will be visiting the @CityofAtlanta on Nov. 8. Two motorcades will move through the city impacting I-285, S.R. 400, I-75, the Downtown Connector, Buckhead & Downtown. Be mindful & expect traffic impacts from around 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/Ljj9JOcMKj
— Atlanta Police Dept (@Atlanta_Police) November 7, 2019
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