I always try to get at least south of Atlanta when driving down from up north. Even if I have to fight rush hour 2 through 8 PM in Atlanta. Morning Rush hour north of Atlanta is really bad especially with road construction at least till you get after the loop. McDonough Ga. about 20 miles pass the airport with lots and wide range of hotels, Easy off and on plus when you leave no bumper to bumper traffic going south of Atlanta. I go straight through Atlanta, with the HOV lanes, straight through, and 18 wheel traffic mostly taking the loop IMO is easier. Done the loop and IMO it just as bad or worse traffic and longer.
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