Georgia Tech: Film Production Impacts Traffic & Parking – March 22-24

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Film Production to Cause Temporary Disruptions in Georgia Tech’s Tech Square

Atlanta, GA – A film production will cause intermittent pedestrian and vehicular traffic holds, as well as parking lane closures, near the Historic Academy of Medicine and the George Tower | Scheller Tower at Georgia Tech beginning Sunday, March 22 and lasting through Tuesday, March 24.

Affected Areas

The following areas will be impacted by the film production:

  • Academy of Medicine exterior spaces, parking lot, and interior spaces
  • George Tower | Scheller Tower exterior spaces, adjacent parking lot, and first floor event space
  • Street parking on West Peachtree Street, Biltmore Place, and Fifth Street
  • Intermittent pedestrian and vehicular traffic holds on Biltmore Place and Fifth Street (only on Monday, March 23)

Timing and Traffic Management

Temporary disruptions will occur at varying times, with the greatest impact expected between 7 a.m. And 10 p.m. On Monday, March 23. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during these periods. Signage and security officers will be on-site to provide assistance and guidance.

Recent Developments in Tech Square

The George Tower and Scheller Tower, part of the Tech Square Phase 3 project, are nearing completion. The first three floors of the building are now open, offering access to classrooms, huddle rooms, conference rooms, and collaborative spaces. Kaldi’s Coffee is located in the lobby.

The 14-story Scheller Tower will house the MBA and Executive Education programs for the Scheller College of Business, even as the 18-story George Tower will be the new home for the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Both towers are scheduled to open for the Fall 2026 semester.

Historic Academy of Medicine

The Historic Academy of Medicine, built in 1941, originally housed the Medical Association of Atlanta. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is currently owned by the Georgia Institute of Technology. The building was renovated in 1983 and is used by both the public and the medical profession.

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