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7 people standing behind a scarf that says " Decatur Watchfest" and they're all holding soccer balls and wearing matching scafs

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Decatur announces 2026 World Cup watch party experience

Decatur Watchfest will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup games over 34 days.

May 07, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
Adair Park resident Matthew Garbett stands on the Beltline in front of two light rail tunnels next to the path.

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'I think the promise was broken.' South Atlanta residents weigh in on Beltline rail changes

Atlanta officials said the city supports light rail on the Beltline, but the project will be shifted to build it in South Atlanta instead of the original east side plan.

April 22, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
The Peachtree Park Neighborhood entrance to PATH400

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Atlanta project to extend walking trails to Sandy Springs receives full funding

The Atlanta City Council approved two measures that will designate $1.7 million in federal funding towards Path400, connecting Buckhead to Sandy Springs.

March 05, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
A man sits on the streetcar platform at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

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Georgia State University is planning a $107M remake of downtown Atlanta

Georgia State University plans a rapid $107 million remake of its downtown Atlanta campus before summer 2026, fueled by an $80 million gift. The University System of Georgia on Tuesday approved the plan.

November 13, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Propel ATL is looking for public input on their policy recommendation draft.

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An Atlanta transit advocacy group seeks public input for policy recommendations

An Atlanta nonprofit is working to improve the streets for people walking, rolling or riding. This month the group released a draft of its annual list of policy recommendations to improve city infrastructure.

January 16, 2024
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
A red bus is shown traveling toward the camera.  Its sign reads "35 Norcross."

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Gwinnett County plans a public transit overhaul. But funding is uncertain

Gwinnett County officials have unveiled a $17 billion plan to transform public transit in the county, leaning heavily into national trends.  But it remains to be seen whether commissioners and voters will agree on a funding mechanism for it.

September 19, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya
Map of Atlanta

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ATL board OKs contract for planning Top End transit

The board of Atlanta’s regional transit agency gave the go-ahead Thursday to a contract with an engineering consultant to design the addition of mass transit to the top end of Interstate 285.

June 02, 2023
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By:
  • Dave Williams
Atlanta and Duluth are featured in National Geographic's special April 2019 edition on cities.

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National Geographic Sees The Future Of Cities In Atlanta, Duluth

By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach 9.8 billion people. According to a report by the United Nations , nearly 70% of them are projected...

April 04, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
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
A still image from the new Stacey Evans attack ad against opponent Stacey Abrams.

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Stacey Evans Leads With HOPE In New Attack Ad Against Stacey Abrams

Our panelists start by discussing Stacey Evans' new attack ad against her Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams. The ad makes the case that Abrams "cut a...

May 04, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Distracted Driving, Transit And Cityhood: Reflecting On The 2018 Legislative Session

The 2018 legislative session wrapped up just after midnight last night. I talked with the AJC’s Political Insider Jim Galloway about the winners and...

March 30, 2018
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
House Speaker David Ralston wants Georgia to take a statewide look at supporting its mass transit systems, like MARTA.

Legislative Leaders Push To Study Statewide Transit Funding

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast gives legislative leaders the chance to lay out their priorities for the upcoming...

January 10, 2017
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead
A MARTA  train makes its way through Atlanta, Georgia.

What MARTA Means For Home Values

Many homeowners in the Atlanta area pay a premium to live in a neighborhood with convenient access to public transportation, but proximity to MARTA...

July 11, 2016
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  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Linda Chen ,
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