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The chaos of a workshop weeks before the Ohio Renaissance Festival begins. What are YOU most excited to see at AC5 Chainmaille this year?? ❤️

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Ah, the life of a chainmailler, when the drying rack in the kitchen must do double duty...

Six minutes until gates open for Celtic. Bring on the shenanigans!!

Parting is such sweet sorrow...Georgia, we can't wait to come back. See everyone in the Spring of '27! ❤️ We love you!!

Getting ready for the last day of Georgia 2026. Bring on the fun!

A three day weekend gives us plenty of time to take ALL the pictures! 😀

Record breaking crowds this weekend! We met so many new people, saw awesome friends (including a surprise visit from Craig!) and had an amazing time!!

What a lovely Mother's Day weekend!

If you are coming to the Georgia Renaissance Festival this weekend, be aware that 285 will be CLOSED!

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FULL CLOSURE OF I-285 PLANNED, MAJOR IMPACTS EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION

If you are planning travel to and/or through metro Atlanta this weekend, May 8-11, expect extreme delays and consider using alternate routes.

Crews will implement a full closure of all northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 between SR 139/Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (exit 9) and Cascade Road (exit 7) in Fulton County. The closure will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8 and remain in place until 5 a.m. Monday, May 11, weather and on-site conditions permitting.

This is a full interstate closure on one of metro Atlanta’s most heavily traveled corridors. Expect:
- Significant, region-wide delays across metro Atlanta and potentially the larger region throughout the weekend
- Heavy congestion on I-20, I-75/I-85 (Downtown Connector), and Langford Parkway (SR 166)
- Spillover traffic on local roads throughout southwest Atlanta and Fulton County

Drivers are strongly advised to:
- Allow substantial extra travel time
- Consider alternate routes or adjust travel times
- Check traffic conditions before leaving using the 511GA app or other navigation tools or wayfinding apps.

DETOUR INFORMATION
Clearly marked detours will be in place:

Southbound I-285 traffic:
Diverted to I-20 (Exit 10) → I-75/I-85 southbound

Northbound and westbound I-285 traffic:
Diverted to SR 166/Langford Parkway (Exit 5)

This closure supports the ongoing I-285 Westside reconstruction project, which spans 10 miles from SR 14/South Fulton Parkway in College Park to Collier Road. Contractor work crews will mill and grind existing concrete pavement, preparing for slab repair and replacement. The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.

For more information about the project, follow this link: https://i285w-pavement-reconst-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRmwVZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYZllQZHE1TlNSN1NPOGxhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlWUaULsF7I9U0ncDYM7whFwPCPiiJ1LfQZ6Uc0UjE7pQ8NV8lxEZ98U_b3n_aem_Jfo5fmMKw2-Q9VUgn4HwhQ