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Collie Greenwood is the new CEO of MARTA

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MARTA looks within own ranks to hire new chief

MARTA executive Collie Greenwood was promoted to CEO on Oct. 27, 2022.

October 28, 2022
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By:
  • Dave Williams
Dr. Emily Drwiega from the University of Illinois Health and Maggie Butler, a registered nurse, prepare monkeypox vaccines at the Test Positive Aware Network nonprofit clinic in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., July 25, 2022. REUTERS/Eric Cox

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You likely won't get monkeypox on MARTA, Atlanta. Here is how you could

Concern is growing around the metro Atlanta area as monkeypox cases continue to climb. Georgia has 625 confirmed cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

August 09, 2022
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker shakes hands with Stadler Rail CEO Martin Ritter. MARTA will purchase 254 new rail cars.

MARTA Commits More Than $600 Million To New Rail Cars

Metro Atlanta's transit authority approved on Thursday a $646 million contract to buy 254 rail cars. The agreement with Stadler Rail also has an option...

November 16, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

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  • Economy

Amid Proposed MARTA Name Changes, A Look At The History And Cultural Importance Of 'Bankhead'

This past summer, MARTA was considering renaming five train stations in Atlanta. It was an effort to keep up with changes in the city and to reflect...

October 18, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Economy

Amid Proposed MARTA Name Changes, A Look At The History And Cultural Importance Of 'Bankhead'

MARTA is considering renaming five train stations in Atlanta. It's an effort to keep up with changes in the city and to reflect surrounding...

July 10, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 1 more

Atlanta Transit Agency Proposes Timeline For Big Projects

Atlanta's public transit agency has laid out a preliminary timeline for new construction projects that puts off some highly anticipated items to 2035...

June 03, 2019
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  • Associated Press
Gwinnett County voters decided  against joining MARTA Tuesday night.

Gwinnett County Voters Reject Joining MARTA

Gwinnett County citizens voted against joining Metro Atlanta’s Transit Authority Tuesday night. Nearly 92,000 voters turned up at the polls for the...

March 20, 2019
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  • Ross Terrell
Gwinnett County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on expanding public transit by joining MARTA.

Gwinnett Voters Head To The Polls To Decide On Joining MARTA

Voters in Gwinnett will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on whether they want to join MARTA. The vote is required after Gov. Nathan Deal signed House...

March 19, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
"Daily Show" correspondent Dulcé Sloan grew up and got her start in stand-up comedy in Georgia.

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For 'Daily Show' Correspondent Dulcé Sloan, The South Is Not A Punchline

Georgia native Dulcé Sloan is a comedian, actress and correspondent on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah." Sloan started her stage career at...

March 15, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
A MARTA rapid transit train traveling through Atlanta, Georgia.

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Political Rewind: Vote to Expand MARTA to Gwinnett County

On this edition of Political Rewind, a crucial vote that will give us clues about the appetite for transit in metro Atlanta starts today. Will voters...

February 25, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Early Voting Starts Monday For Gwinnett County And Some Atlanta Residents

Early voting starts Monday for Gwinnett County residents and others living in Atlanta’s District 3.

February 22, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
MARTA's fiscal year budget calls for service expansion and technology improvements.

MARTA Releases Fiscal Year 2017 Budget And Expansion Wish List

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has released its fiscal year 2017 budget, which calls for a further push into Clayton County and Wi-Fi...

February 21, 2019
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead
Oliver Gilbert (left) and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms handoff the Super Bowl to Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez.

Atlanta Passes Super Bowl Off To Miami

Atlanta and NFL officials passed the ball to Miami for Super Bowl 54. As a mass exodus happened at Atlanta’s airport and wait-time rose past an hour,...

February 06, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
The spotlight is on transportation this week ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl game in Atlanta.

Spotlight Shifts To MARTA Ahead Of Super Bowl 53

Atlanta officials expect 150,000 out-of-town visitors this week for events leading up to and including Sunday's Super Bowl game. Even more are expected...

January 29, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
A crane has removed two derailed commuter train cars at Atlanta's airport, but repairs continue on the damaged track.

Derailed Cars Removed At Atlanta Airport, Repairs Continue

A crane has removed two derailed commuter train cars at Atlanta's airport, but repairs continue on the damaged track. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid...

January 18, 2019
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