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Next Phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation Starts Oct. 13

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The next phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation project starts on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, with the closure of the Peachtree Street station entrance and the federal tunnel for employees.

A New Passenger Station for Atlanta?

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

It’s that time again, when Atlanta area officials debate a new station for the city.

MARTA Board Appoints Chief Legal Counsel as Interim General Manager and CEO

August 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors today appointed MARTA Chief Legal Counsel Jonathan Hunt as interim General Manager and CEO.

MARTA to Suspend Streetcar Service for Months

July 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will suspend streetcar service beginning Monday, Sept. 8, a suspension expected to last approximately three to four months.

MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood Stepping Down

July 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood is stepping down, apparently citing concerns about immigration.

MARTA Board Adopts Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget

June 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors has adopted its fiscal 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.

MARTA Five Points Overhaul Set to Resume

May 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will resume the transformation project at Five Points Station with the detour of downtown bus routes this Saturday, May 17.

MARTA Announces Hearings for Proposed Fiscal 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets

May 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors will hold public hearings to deliberate on the proposed fiscal 2026 operating and capital budgets.

A MARTA bus operates in Atlanta, Georgia.

MARTA Holding Public Hearings to Finalize NextGen Bus Network

May 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is hosting a series of public hearings May 12-17, to finalize the NextGen Bus Network, a strategic redesign of more than 100 bus routes.

MARTA Unveils New Railcar Set to Enter Service This Year

February 3, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) unveiled the first of its new rail cars last week.