Update: Filming for “Joyful Noise” is back on for Monday so traffic near Huddleston Elementary School and “The Fred” amphitheater in Peachtree City will be a little dicey Monday morning, and perhaps on Tuesday, starting in the early morning and lasting through the early evening, according to Peachtree City police.
The movie filming is slated to begin at the amphitheater, and traffic delays could come as early as 5 a.m. and stretch all the way to 9 p.m. The primary filming day originally scheduled for Monday was changed to Tuesday but now has been rescheduled for Monday. Police are expecting significant traffic congestion during the time of filming.
The film production company for “Joyful Noise” is using several churches for off-site parking to bus in as many as 2,000 extras that will be needed for the scenes, which will require an audience.
All persons intending on participating should park at any of the following locations and use the shuttle buses to come to and from The Fred:
• Dogwood Church
• Heritage Church
• Providence Church
• Peachtree City Christian Church
Anyone who has to travel in the area of The Fred is asked to be patient, but motorists should use alternate routes if they can. Police officers have been hired to assist with traffic control and security for the event.
The rain date for the event is Tuesday, March 15.
Police will publish this traffic alert on the department’s Nixle system which allows for emails and text messages to be sent to subscribers. The information will also be published on the department’s Facebook page.
Peachtree City Police reminded parents that school will be in session on Monday and Tuesday during the filming.
Here’s what Public Information Officer Rosanna Dove says about the filming sessions:
“Important considerations for Monday and Tuesday:
“Huddleston Elementary is directly across the street from The Fred and Fayette County schools are currently in session. Parking at Huddleston Elementary is prohibited.
“Motorists and pedestrian participants are asked to remain off school property as the safety and security of our students is paramount. The speed limit within the school zone is strictly enforced at the posted times, and no exception will be made on Monday or Tuesday.
“The production company has secured Dogwood Church, Heritage Church, Providence Church, and Peachtree City Christian Church for off site parking, and they will be providing a shuttle service to and from The Fred for the extras. Anyone intending on participating in this event is asked to use the off site parking so that the roadways near The Fred can remain open and as free from traffic congestion as possible.
“All motorists who must travel in the area of The Fred between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. are asked to be patient when delays are experienced. If motorists can use alternate routes they are asked to do so. The production company has hired Peachtree City Police Department officers to assist with traffic control and security for the event.
“Alternate route and detour information if necessary:
“Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater is located at 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. This is midway between Ga. Highway 74 and Peachtree Parkway on McIntosh Trail.
“Alternate entrances to several subdivisions around The Fred are located on Peachtree Parkway or Hwy. 74. Motorists can also use Crosstown Drive and Ga. Highway 54 when necessary to travel between Peachtree Parkway and Hwy. 74.”
