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Here comes the rain again Friday, May. 29 — Be careful on our Sandy Springs roads with all the wet weather we’ve been having. A downed tree on Landsdowne Drive narrowly missed hitting…
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4mMARTA 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.
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2mAtlanta Beltline celebrates completion of 17 miles of continuous trail
Atlanta celebrates a historic milestone as the Southside Trail's completion creates nearly 17 miles of continuous path, connecting 36 neighborhoods just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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2mMARTA says faregate vandalism will lead to felony charges, ride ban
MARTA implements felony charges and permanent bans for vandals damaging new faregates, using 12,000 cameras to identify suspects and protect transit property from costly intentional damage.
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4mOlympic cauldron to leave Summerhill, sparking community backlash
Georgia State University has announced that it will move the Olympic torch from the Summerhill neighborhood to Centennial Olympic Park, despite opposition from local leaders who had requested it remain in place.
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3mIRS Chamblee staff moves to remote work amid rat, cockroach infestation
After receiving letters from Georgia elected officials, the IRS allowed staff members to work from home due to a rat and cockroach infestation in the office complex.