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Presidential motorcade could tie up traffic Tuesday

By Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The presidential motorcade returns to Dobbins after the visit. President Obama departs Dobbins Air Reserve base. President Barack Obama visited Atlanta for a speech to DAV and for a Democratic fundraiser. Mon, Aug. 2, 2010 Bob Andres bandres@ajc.com

By Atlanta Journal-Constitution

ATLANTA — President Barack Obama will visit downtown Atlanta on Tuesday, likely leading to some traffic tie-ups during the afternoon commute.

The president’s schedule had not been posted online as of midmorning Monday. However, many roads are expected to be closed for his motorcade.

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The Georgia Regional Transit Authority emailed its suburban commuter bus patrons on Monday, warning them to anticipate potential delays in the afternoon. GRTA said it would make every effort to to adhere to regularly scheduled times, and no Xpress stops are currently expected to be impacted.

Updates will be provided GRTA's Twitter account. The president's schedule may be updated on the White House blog or its presidential schedule feed.

Obama is in town to headline a prescription drug abuse summit aimed at developing new guidelines for prescribing pain medications. The event is being held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel at 210 Peachtree St. NW.

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