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MARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28

MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.

Fulton County signs agreement for fall TSPLOST referendum

Fulton County and its 15 cities met on Aug. 3 to sign an agreement for a fall transportation sales tax referendum and discussed ongoing water system service negotiations.

Historic Rufus M. Rose House on Peachtree Street returns to market

The historic Rufus M. Rose House, a Queen Anne-style mansion on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, is back on the market for $2.58 million and requires over $1 million in renovations.

South Downtown developers shift focus from rapid redevelopment to establishing a 24/7 neighborhood 

After two-plus years of construction and opening new businesses and restaurants, South Downtown developers will wrap up Phase I of the development and “let the market marinate,” while turning their attention to attracting residents to the neighborhood.

Student absenteeism a persistent problem, but Georgia is doing better than most states

Georgia is steadily reducing chronic student absenteeism through proactive data tracking and supportive community interventions, successfully bucking national trends as rates continue to fall post-pandemic.