Atlanta, GA
MARTA's downtown rapid transit line project temporarily delayed
FILE PHOTO. MARTA and Atlanta city leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony for MARTA Rapid on June 15, 2023. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA – A construction accident has temporarily halted progress on MARTA’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) line, delaying the long-anticipated project designed to improve transit access in southwest Atlanta, according to Urbanize Atlanta.
What they’re saying:
According to MARTA officials, crews hit a shallow water line near an underground parking structure, forcing a pause in construction at the South Downtown station site, located at Mitchell Street and Forsyth Street. Work is continuing at other station sites and along the roadway, the agency said in a statement issued Monday afternoon.
The initial timeline projected the new Rapid A-Line would be ready for riders in 2025, but officials now say that date is no longer feasible. A revised launch date has not been announced, as MARTA continues to coordinate with its contractors, the city, and the Federal Transit Administration.
Dig deeper:
This isn’t the first surprise during construction. In December, MARTA revealed that workers unearthed long-buried trolley tracks along Hank Aaron Drive in Summerhill and discovered an abandoned underground garage in downtown Atlanta. The garage, located beneath street level and possibly linked to a nearby parking deck, was capped with a steel plate while MARTA attempted to reach the property owner.
Trees for Tuition raises money for scholarships
A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams — all through the sale and delivery of Christmas trees.
ATLANTA – A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams — all through the sale and delivery of Christmas trees.
What we know:
The effort, called Trees for Tuition, started in 2015 when founders Jack and Will decided to use a pickup truck to deliver a few Fraser firs to neighbors. That first year, they sold about 30 trees. Last season, the business expanded dramatically, with nearly 4,000 trees delivered across metro Atlanta and more than $50,000 donated to support scholarships and local nonprofits.
Trees for Tuition now operates seven locations across the metro area. Customers can visit in person to select a tree or schedule a delivery online as early as the next day. The group sources most of its Fraser firs from North Carolina, with additional Noble firs shipped in from Oregon.
The founders say their goal is simple: make buying a Christmas tree easier for families while giving Atlanta teens and young adults a financial boost toward their education.
What you can do:
Tree lots are open from noon to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends, including Friday. More information is available at treesfortuition.com.
It’s a busy day of travel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. And although there are a few delays, there have not been any cancelations as of noon. We also now have more info about what happened to the flight to Amsterdam that was canceled on Tuesday night.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot to death at a northwest Atlanta apartment building on Tuesday night, according to police.
Atlanta police said they responded to a person shot at an apartment building located at 361 Oliver Street NW, near the Vine City neighborhood.
Officers reportedly found a man with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not released further details, including the victim’s name or if they’ve identified suspects.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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