DALTON– President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally Friday, Oct. 16, at Dalton Municipal Airport in northwest Georgia.

The airport is at 4483 Airport Road, Dalton, GA 30721. According to the official event listing, doors open at 11:30 a.m. Eastern, or 10:30 a.m. Central.

The listing schedules remarks for 3 p.m. Eastern, or 2 p.m. Central. Alabama readers should note the one-hour difference when planning their trip.

RSVP and Ticket Confirmation

Organizers are accepting registrations through the event’s online RSVP page. Each signup allows a maximum of four tickets.

Registrants will then receive a confirmation text message after submitting their information. However, the page states that registration remains incomplete until they verify by phone.

The form asks for a name, email address, mobile number, ZIP code, and state. It also includes consent language covering political calls and text messages.

Before traveling, attendees should also review their confirmation instructions and check the event listing for updates.

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

The visit will also affect travel near the airport.

Local 3 News, citing Whitfield County officials, reports that authorities plan to close part of Airport Road while the president is at the airport. The affected section runs from Keith Mill Road to the Murray County line, beyond the airport.

Officials anticipate a closure from approximately noon to 5 p.m. Eastern, or 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central. However, the report notes that the exact timing has not been finalized.

In addition, officials plan to close Airport Road SE, behind the airport, throughout Friday.

The report also says authorities will prohibit parking along Airport Road, including its shoulders and county easements. The restrictions also cover connecting roads and their shoulders. Vehicles in restricted areas face towing.

Officials additionally warn that attendees must not bring weapons in their vehicles. According to the report, anyone found with a weapon will have to leave on foot and retrieve their vehicle after the event concludes.

Drivers should allow additional travel time and follow directions from officers near the airport. Those attending should also check for updated traffic and entry instructions before leaving home.