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News Articles: MARTA

"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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  • Politics

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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By:
  • Associated Press

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'On Second Thought' For Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019

Today's show celebrated the 50th anniversary of Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, explored the dynamics of aging in place and checked in about the future of...

January 15, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more

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  • Economy

40 Years, $100 Billion: The Future Of Public Transportation In Metro Atlanta

At last week's State of MARTA address, MARTA CEO Jeff Parker called for a $100 billion investment in public transit over the next 40 years. GPB's Ross...

January 15, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • Ross Terrell ,
  • and 1 more
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker speaks at the transit authority's sixth annual "State of MARTA" breakfast.

MARTA CEO Calls For $100 Billion Investment In Public Transit

Metro Atlanta's Transit Authority wants to invest $100 billion in public transit improvements as part of its 40-year plan.

January 15, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
The $2.7 billion More MARTA Atlanta plan calls for more than 20 miles of light rail, increased bus rapid transit and eight miles of rail along Atlanta's BeltLine.

MARTA's Multi-Billion Dollar Transit Plan Gets Board's Approval

Metro Atlanta's transit authority has approved its multi-billion dollar transit expansion plan . The $2.7 billion More MARTA Atlanta plan calls for more...

October 05, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Metro Atlanta's transit authority has unveiled its billion dollar plan to expand transit in the area.

MARTA Unveils Billion Dollar Transportation Plan

Metro Atlanta's transit authority has unveiled its billion dollar plan to expand transit in the area. On Thursday, it sent a letter to Mayor Keisha...

September 27, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

Moore: Atlanta, Fulton, DeKalb Should Have More Say On Transit's Future

Transportation is a major issue on the minds of many metro Atlantans. Several counties will be voting in the coming months on a Transportation Special...

August 16, 2018
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Stephen Fowler
Feb. 13, 2013 Georgia Power crewman goes through the process of restoring power to a neighborhood as he works on a line, in Riverdale, Ga.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Russian Hacking Beyond Elections

On this edition of Political Rewind, emails obtained by a voter security group show that Georgia officials knew about “critical vulnerabilities” in the...

August 03, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison

Gwinnett Commission Approves Transit Referendum For March

Wednesday morning, the Gwinnett County Commission approved a contract with MARTA and called for a transit referendum next March. Voters will decide...

August 01, 2018
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
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