ATLANTA — Hurricane Isaias is already disrupting a busy weekend across metro Atlanta, with several major events canceled or postponed as officials prepare for potentially dangerous weather.

The City of Atlanta is monitoring the storm ahead of several large gatherings, including Atlanta Pride and SpelHouse Homecoming.

City officials are expected to receive an updated briefing from the National Weather Service Friday before making decisions about city-hosted events. Independently organized events will be evaluated by their respective organizers.

Several organizations have already announced changes to their weekend schedules because of safety concerns.

Events canceled or postponed

• The Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been postponed. Airport officials announced the decision Friday morning and say a new date and additional information will be provided when available.
• Fulton County has also canceled its Mighty 6 Cleared for Takeoff Domestic Violence 5K, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10.
• County officials made the decision after reviewing weather alerts and determining that conditions could pose safety risks to runners, spectators and volunteers. The county is considering whether to reschedule the event.
• The American Cancer Society of Atlanta has postponed its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, which was scheduled for Saturday at Atlantic Station. Organizers are working on alternative plans to recognize survivors and supporters.
• In Marietta, Chalktoberfest has been canceled, including its Craft Beer Festival and Community Chalk Competition. Organizers cited the threat of heavy rain, strong winds and flooding as reasons for the decision.
• The Atlanta Turkish Food Festival has also been postponed, with organizers planning to announce new dates.
• Other schedule changes include the Fort Valley State University and Clark Atlanta University football game, which has been moved to Thursday, Nov. 12.
• All of the Atlanta Pride Festival programming for Saturday has been canceled, however, officials say Sunday’s events, including the Atlanta Pride Parade, are still scheduled as planned.
• The Georgia Department of Transportation is also putting scheduled weekend construction projects on hold due to the approaching storm.

Some major events still scheduled

Despite the cancellations, several events are still expected to take place.

• Atlanta Pride Festival remains scheduled as a rain-or-shine event, although organizers say weather conditions could lead to temporary delays or changes to the schedule.
• The Georgia Tech football game against Duke is also still scheduled.
• Other events expected to continue include Oakhurst Porchfest in Decatur and the Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival in Alpharetta, although Oakhurst Porchfest could be affected if thunderstorms develop.
• Atlanta’s Sunday night Falcons game is also expected to go ahead at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

City officials continue to monitor Hurricane Isaias as event organizers across metro Atlanta make decisions about their weekend plans.