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Has Covid killed Atlanta’s transit dream?

Will the pandemic ruin MARTA’s plans for its biggest expansion in decades?

The Covid-19 pandemic has been catastrophic for public-transit agencies across the nation. Even when the pandemic does end, it’s possible that our work and travel patterns will be disrupted permanently. Then, there’s the economic impact of the pandemic and its corresponding effect on tax revenue, a major source of funding for many transit agencies, including MARTA.
The 1970s: Atlanta predictions for 2000

In 1973, we predicted what Atlanta would be like in 2000

Nearly five decades ago, Atlanta magazine devoted an entire issue to predicting what life would be like in the year 2000. These were some of our most accurate—and most absurd—guesses.
Lindbergh City Center transformation

Developer: Conversion of “sleepy” Lindbergh to “Uptown” will launch in January

After 20 years, Atlanta’s original transit-oriented development is a relative ghost town, but its new owners hope a $70M upgrade and art infusion will change that.
What Atlanta did in coronavirus lockdown

More pet adoptions, less traffic: Atlanta’s spring lockdown by the numbers

We played a lot more video games And left the car in the garage. A by-the-numbers look at this past spring's COVID-19 lockdown.
Curfew Atlanta

A week of curfews in Atlanta creates plenty of confusion

Many Atlantans were surprised when, out of the blue on Saturday afternoon, the City of Atlanta tweeted that the citywide curfew, which had been in effect for a week and was originally planned to continue for two more nights, would suddenly be lifted. Perhaps more than anything, the curfews created intense confusion.
Atlanta coronavirus updates

Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Friday, April 17

On Thursday, the federal government released new recommendations for re-opening the country and Georgia unemployment continued to surge. Here’s your Friday morning update.
Atlanta coronavirus updates

Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Friday, April 10

On Thursday, unemployment reached new highs and the state's primary election was once again pushed back. Here’s your Friday morning update.
Atlanta latest coronavirus updates

Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Monday, March 30

Over the weekend, Mayor Bottoms went on CNN to discuss the virus and the governor's office reminded folks that social distancing rules still apply at the lake. Here’s your Monday morning update.
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Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Saturday, March 28

On Friday, more stay at home orders were issued and the Hawks teamed up with two Atlanta restaurants to feed healthcare workers. Here’s your Saturday morning update.
Atlanta coronavirus updates

Atlanta’s latest coronavirus updates: Friday, March 27

On Thursday, the governor held a virtual town hall, schools closed for even longer, and puppies took over the aquarium. Here’s your Friday morning update.

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