As congestion in our region gets worse, some Republican state legislators are proposing bills to limit the expansion of transit in metro Atlanta. Specifically, two bills that have been percolating in this year’s General Assembly are clearly anti-transit. One of them, HB 1377, sponsored by Rep. John Carson (R-Cobb County), would have put an eight-year […]
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Three Georgia counties receive more than $3.2M for railroad crossing fixes
Three Georgia counties – including two in metro Atlanta – will receive more than $3.2 million in federal funds for projects aimed at eliminating crashes and blockages at railroad crossings. One project in DeKalb County is just down the street from the City of Atlanta’s controversial new public safety training center project. The funding is […]
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Local leaders celebrate President Carter’s legacy, impact of Jimmy Carter Boulevard
The program allowed visitors to honor Carter as he nears the end of his life.
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Regional housing solutions championed by Gwinnett’s Nicole Hendrickson
Leaders in metro Atlanta know we have a growing housing crisis that’s only getting more acute by the day. Now the Atlanta Regional Commission has made housing – or the lack thereof – one of its top priorities.
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Gwinnett County drafts roadmap to support local creatives, bolster art economy
In recent years, Georgia has become a prominent player on the national arts stage.
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MARTA, Gwinnett transit station makeovers approved for $14.25M matching funds
MARTA and Gwinnett transit station makeovers seeking federal grants have been approved for matching funds from rideshare fees by the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Chattahoochee Nature Center celebrates infrastructure improvements
Spring has sprung and warm weather in Atlanta means it’s officially the season of festivals. From now until Sunday, April 10, you can head downtown — across from Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium — to visit the Atlanta Fair, celebrating its 50th year. Get an early taste of summertime with cotton candy in one […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta History Center seeks Buckhead cityhood artifacts
Celebrate the month of Saint Cupid in the heart of the city with Heartbeat_ATL. The immersive art installation illuminates 20 acres with multicolored lights and pulsing red hearts projected onto nearby buildings. The exhibition is open from 7 to 11 p.m. every night through March 4 at Centennial Yards. The experience is free, and visitors […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: More mayoral candidates respond to ‘Buckhead Pledge’
Atlanta, early voting is wrapping up, and Election Day is almost here. If you plan on submitting your ballot early, be sure to visit the ballot box by Friday, Oct. 29. Click here to find your polling place. Nov. 2 is Election Day, and polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
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Gwinnett County transit: Voters objected to heavy rail, rejected referendum
They were heard. Gwinnett County voters who said they didn’t want a heavy rail transit line helped defeat the transit referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Georgia continues to build roads, seek transit funding as other states cut back
The pandemic has not slowed road construction in metro Atlanta, nor prompted Gwinnett County to delay the vote on a proposed 1 percent transit tax. Slowdowns are underway in other states.
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Gwinnett County’s transit plan: Public comment closes Friday; federal funding a question
As Gwinnett County seeks to amend the region’s transit plan on May 27, in advance of a possible transit referendum, federal funding for transit expansion is not even mentioned in the latest pandemic relief plan pending before Congress.
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MAGA, abortion and transit
By King Williams en·mi·ty /ˈenmədē/ noun the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. Earlier this week we saw the defeat of mass transit expansion in Gwinnett to start the week. And by the end of the week, we saw one of the most restrictive abortion bills in the […]
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MARTA SHOWCASES BENEFITS OF PUBLIC TRANSIT AHEAD OF GWINNETT COUNTY VOTE
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is prepared to expand if voters in Gwinnett County choose to join the system in a referendum vote on Tuesday, March 19. Gwinnett County already benefits from limited bus service, but with its population expected to double in 20 years, it may prove insufficient for moving a large […]
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The future of Metro Atlanta transit is pending on Gwinnett County
By King Williams Gwinnett County, the soon-to-be-largest county in Georgia by population, is the state’s most diverse county – representing a microcosm of what the future of American politics and economic development could look like. Gwinnett currently is a majority-minority county, meaning that no racial or ethnic group dominates its population. Gwinnett’s county-level leadership on […]
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MARTA seeks to improve wait times at bus stops with new shelters, amenities
MARTA bus riders and postal couriers may as well share the same unofficial creed, since both endure the elements – “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night….” A ray of sunshine is rising for MARTA riders.
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The 18 Best, worst and most important trends in 2018 – Part 2
The following is a continuation of the 18 best, worst, and most important trends and developments emanating from within and throughout metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia for 2018. This list was compiled by me with input from people within SaportaReport and beyond.
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Gwinnett can board transit train faster by joining MARTA
Gwinnett has an opportunity to do what it should have done 47 years ago – join MARTA.
The Gwinnett County Commission is looking to pass a transit plan this week that would significantly increase its public transportation investment.
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Commentary: Momentum building for MARTA to Gwinnett County
For decades, Gwinnett County has had opportunities to join MARTA and build rail service, but voters have turned down every proposal so far.
Rev. Harriett Bradley missed her bus transfer to get from Norcross to Lawrenceville so she ended up taking Uber to get to the Sierra Club transit forum earlier this month.
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MARTA service in Gwinnett County supported by majority of likely voters: Gwinnett Chamber poll
Gwinnett County’s leadership should support the expansion of MARTA into the county, according a polling firm that determined a majority of likely voters would agree to pay a 1 percent sales tax to get MARTA service.
