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News Articles: MARTA

Two old MARTA railcars have been stripped and cleaned to be used as reefs for marine life off the Georgia coast.

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MARTA partners with Georgia DNR to transform old railcars into marine reefs

MARTA is partnering with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Reef Project to contribute railcars from MARTA’s original fleet. 

September 06, 2023
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By:
  • Collin Kelley
Brazil forward Marta waves after the World Cup match against Jamaica in Melbourne on Wednesday.

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With Brazil's exit, Marta delivers an emotional farewell to the World Cup

"For them, it's just the beginning. For me, it's the end of the line now," said Marta after her team's tie with Jamaica. She holds the record for most World Cup goals scored by a man or woman.

August 02, 2023
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Georgia State Marta

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MARTA Police gets $1.4 million grant to expand force

The MARTA Police Department (MPD) has received a $1.4 million grant from the State of Georgia through the American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Fund Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant Program. 

July 06, 2023
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By:
  • Collin Kelley
A rendering of a potential mosaic at Five Points Station.

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MARTA chooses artists for Five Points Station mosaics project

The artworks will serve as both navigational aids and visually striking art pieces, according to a press release.

July 03, 2023
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By:
  • Collin Kelley
A Doraville bound MARTA train arrives at the Five Points transit station on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

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MARTA partners with Kia, Hyundai to prevent vehicle theft at rail stations

Steering wheel locks may help car owners after an increase in incidents involving vehicles parked at rail stations.

May 30, 2023
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By:
  • Isaiah Singleton
Immanuel Stephens and his mother Lisa Stephens at a MARTA platform

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Children with autism are making public service announcements on MARTA trains

The announcements are the brainchild of Jonathan Trichter, who founded the Autism Transit Project and is responsible for getting the voices of children with autism on MARTA. 

May 02, 2023
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
 A rendering of The MARTA Bankhead Platform Extension project. Courtesy of MARTA

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MARTA seeks community input for new Bankhead Station Master Plan

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) held an in-person session for their upcoming Bankhead Station Master Plan on Tuesday, April 11, with an online session scheduled for Thursday, April 13.

April 13, 2023
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  • Isaiah Singleton
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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  • 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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  • Ross Terrell
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