City of Atlanta Public Notice: Weekend Infrastructure Updates and Community Initiatives

Official Notice: Weekend Traffic and Infrastructure Advisory

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) have issued several traffic advisories for Saturday, February 14, 2026. Residents and visitors should plan for significant delays due to ongoing maintenance and interchange reconstruction projects across the metro area.

• Downtown Connector Impacts: On Saturday, February 14, motorists should expect a 4-lane left closure on I-75/85 Northbound at Piedmont Avenue and Baker Street from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for bridge maintenance.
• I-285/I-20 Interchange Project: Nightly and weekend lane closures remain in effect for the I-285/I-20 East and West Interchange projects. Specific impacts include single-to-double lane closures on I-285 Southbound between Glenwood and the interchange for milling and paving operations.
• I-20 Ramp Closures: The ramp from I-20 Eastbound and Westbound to I-75/85 Northbound (Mile Marker 246) is subject to intermittent full closures through Monday morning. Detours are in place via the Downtown Connector south.

City Council: Upcoming Legislative Highlights

The Atlanta City Council has released the agenda for the upcoming regular session on Monday, February 16, 2026. Significant items currently under review by the Council and active for public awareness this weekend include:

• Bowen Choice Neighborhood: An ordinance to ratify a $2 million intergovernmental agreement for the Bowen Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan, aimed at revitalizing the Westside.
• Public Safety & Rehousing: Proposed legislation includes a $100,000 donation to Safehouse Outreach, Inc. to provide supportive services and rehousing for residents experiencing extreme poverty.
• Infrastructure & Zoning: The Council will consider a resolution affirming the "Play Fair ATL" policy platform for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and an amendment to the 1982 Zoning Ordinance requiring push-button activators for primary pedestrian entrances to improve accessibility.

Parks and Recreation: "Love Your Park" Month

The Department of Parks and Recreation is actively seeking 1,000 volunteers for its "Love Your Park" initiative, which runs throughout the month of February. On Saturday, February 14, group projects are scheduled at several city parks, focusing on trail building, invasive species removal, and litter collection. Residents are encouraged to register through the official Park Pride portal to assist in maintaining the city's 300+ greenspaces.

Public Works: Collection Schedules

The Department of Public Works reminds residents that yard trimming collection is scheduled for the current week. While Monday, February 16 (Presidents' Day) is a holiday, the city will maintain a regular solid waste collection schedule for the upcoming week. Residents can use the 311 portal to verify their specific collection day.