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When Atlanta will resume operations, trash schedule, streetcar service

Two trees were partially down in Piedmont Park just above the Active Oval on Tuesday morning.
Two trees were partially down in Piedmont Park just above the Active Oval on Tuesday morning.
By Becca J G Godwin
Sept 12, 2017

The city of Atlanta will return to normal operating hours Wednesday.

Government offices and the Municipal Court of Atlanta were closed Monday and Tuesday due to Tropical Storm Irma.

Streetcar service is also expected to resume Wednesday.

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The adjusted trash collection is as follows: Monday’s collections will occur Wednesday, Tuesday’s collections will occur Thursday, Wednesday’s collections will occur Friday, Thursday’s collections will occur Saturday and Friday’s collections will occur Sunday.

All city employees should return to their regular schedule Wednesday.

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