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MARTA cancels Clayton County bus hearing tonight

MARTA plans to implement changes to its bus routes in December.
MARTA plans to implement changes to its bus routes in December.
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Sept 11, 2017

Because of inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Irma, MARTA has canceled a public hearing on proposed changes to its busservice that was scheduled for tonight in Jonesboro. The event will be rescheduled.

The agency still plans to hold hearings in DeKalb and Fulton counties this week:

*6 p.m. Thursday at Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur.

*6 p.m. Thursday at the Fulton County Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor St. SW, Atlanta.

MARTA has proposed changes to numerous routes that would become effective Dec. 9. For details, visit itsmarta.com.

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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.

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