Tuesday Conversation: Transportation

Once plagued by shortfalls and lousy service, MARTA has been on the rebound for a few years, coinciding with the release of an eye-opening audit and the hiring of a savvy CEO. Today, a board member writes about MARTA’s continuing efforts to enhance its finances and regain public trust, especially with proposed expansion on the radar. Als0, the Georgia DOT writes about its 511 emergency operation and summer travel preparation. Off the main transportation topic, a sponsor of the bill that legalized fireworks suggests that, after the recent Fourth of July holiday, some changes are needed.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to leave ‘toxic’ politics behind. I’m skeptical.

President Donald Trump denounced former ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and now she wants to turn a new leaf in politics, but her sincerity is in question.

Nothing lasts forever: Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene union was bound to end

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been rebuffed by Donald Trump, but this was inevitable given her ambition and realization that Trump and MAGA are in decline.

Is U.S. ready to listen to Indian boarding schools survivors and descendants?

The United States must reckon with past abuses of Native American youth by approving the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S. Act.

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Is U.S. ready to listen to Indian boarding schools survivors and descendants?

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Why cell service, Wi-Fi have been spotty at ATL’s international terminal

There are several reasons why it has been tough to get reliable cell service and Wi-Fi access at Concourse F and the international terminal. A completed fix is coming soon.

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Georgia’s top Republican US Senate candidates now back release of Epstein files

U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley say they back a bill in the U.S. House that to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.

Falcons put Penix on injured reserve; he’ll miss at least 4 games.

Kirk Cousins will be the starting QB after taking the reins in third quarter of Sunday’s loss.