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Patriot Rail Dedicates Blue Ridge Depot to Former CEO

July 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail’s Blue Ridge Scenic Railway celebrated Patriot’s former chief executive officer, John E. Fenton, today with a special dedication ceremony renaming the railroad’s depot to Fenton Station in honor of Fenton’s contributions to the transformation of the scenic operation and the Patriot Rail nationwide network.

Kemp Outlines Breakdown of $1.5B Transportation Infrastructure Spend

July 18, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia plans to spend about 40% of the $1.5 billion in additional transportation funding lawmakers approved on increasing the Georgia Department of Transportation’s capital construction program.

Feds Announce $45.3M for Georgia Transit Projects

July 9, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is sending more than $45.3 million in federal taxpayer money to three Georgia transit agencies, including money for two systems to buy battery-electric buses.

Bryan County, Georgia, Railroad Crossing Closing for Three Days

July 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

At the request of Georgia Central Railroad, the Georgia Department of Transportation is closing a grade crossing on State Route 204 between the east and west intersection of Arden Loop Circle near Ellabell in Bryan County for three days.

Georgia PSC to Hear Arguments on Railroad Request to Condemn Land

June 19, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold oral arguments on a railroad’s request to condemn land for a proposed 4.5-mile-long spur.

MARTA Board Adopts $1.6B Fiscal 2025 Budget

June 14, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors has adopted a $1.6 billion fiscal 2025 budget for the agency, a spending plan that increases spending even as its ridership lags.

Cobb, Gwinnett Voters to Decide Transit Tax on Nov. 5

June 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Voters in two metro Atlanta counties will decide on a tax to support transit when they head to the polls for November’s presidential election.

Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Fund Tuition-Free CDL Programs for Veterans

June 3, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed a measure that would have required the Technical College System of Georgia to offer tuition-free commercial driver’s license training programs for veterans.