Transportation stories in Atlanta

Budget car rental just charged me a bogus $500 fee. I'm not going into detail, but it is "legal" based on the paperwork. Stay away from them. Read the Google reviews and the Better Business Bureau reviews for them under A Betterway Rent a Car of Atlanta, Inc.

Five days after it started, the Highway 82 fire in South Georgia’s Brantley County is still raging. Local officials say residents should be prepared to evacuate.

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I'll be driving in from Greenville on 85. Is it better to park and ride in from Doraville or Lindbergh? Initially I thought Doraville, but I see that I will need to access via 285 which is a nightmare on Saturdays. Should I just stick with Doraville or go to Lindbergh which I think I just exit off 8

Can anyone recommend a hotel where I can do this: \- arrive at a hotel near ATL airport on Thursday night; \- check out Friday morning (free breakfast would be nice); \- **leave my car at the hotel;** \- get a shuttle of some sort back to the hotel when I get back on the following Monday, get

The mother's story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.

A section of Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County is closed following a vehicle collision with a power pole. Crews are working to replace the damaged pole, which is expected to take about eight hours.

A car crash in southeast Atlanta resulted in one person in critical condition and another injured after a vehicle struck a utility pole and caught fire. The incident caused a power outage in the surrounding neighborhood, and the investigation is ongoing.

A person was hospitalized after being hit by a train in downtown Atlanta on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. near Ted Turner Drive, with the victim's condition currently unknown.

A fiery crash in southeast Atlanta early Friday morning sent two people to the hospital, with at least one in serious condition. The accident, which involved a vehicle striking a utility pole, also caused power outages in the area.

A crash involving several tractor trailers has led to the closure of lanes on I-75 at I-675 in Henry County. The incident occurred early this morning, scattering cargo across the roadway and causing significant traffic delays.

Long story short. My father passed away and left me some money. I’m on the BeltLine constantly, and love it and think it would be cool to invest in something I often use. I was wondering does anyone have an idea of how I can become a limited Partner with a development firm to invest in the BeltLine.

An Atlanta cyclist, Brooks Payne, was injured in a hit-and-run incident captured on video while riding on the Beltline. The crash has raised concerns about safety for cyclists and pedestrians in the area.

Residents of Norcross are sharing their thoughts on a proposed MARTA map that extends service beyond I-285. Two community members have created maps and are seeking input on the feasibility and desirability of this expansion.

A Reddit user highlights the lack of bicycle-friendly streets in Atlanta, noting a rare street that actually has bike lanes. Despite the challenges for cyclists, this street offers a glimpse of potential improvements in the city's biking infrastructure.

Feelings anyone? Don’t even get me started. This is their solution rather than real constant patrolling or boots on the ground day to day. Are they still as insecure as they were found to be early on? Will the local community patrols get access to the streams or be able to request footage? Just more

A stepmother from Cleburne County, Alabama, faces multiple charges after investigators said she left a 7-year-old boy on the side of Interstate 20 while allegedly under the influence of medication.

Federal immigration officers were at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on March 23, 2026, to help with airport security during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. (Photo by Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder)WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans approved a budget resol

Jaguar Land Rover issued a recall for more than 170,000 vehicles in the United States because of electrical problems, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

hi i currently live in chamblee and work in sandy springs. i’m thinking about moving to another area that has a similar commute time to work ( about 20 minutes) and similar amenities/ vibes as the chamblee/brookhaven area. any recommendations?

Best options for hotel, maybe with a shuttle to arena - is that even a thing? Also, how is MARTA to arena? Here is the deal: 75 year old aunt purchased tickets for Springsteen concert on May 2 for herself and a friend. The friend cannot go so now I am going. I don't think anyone thought about

[Link: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1st3p10] I was visiting another city recently. I rode their trains. Like many times before, I thought about what our trains could be. I ride MARTA for most of my commutes. Atlanta vs NYC, DC, Chicago, Philadelphia. I tried to get the scale of the maps to be r

A long-awaited new bridge and road connection over Interstate 75 in Cobb County is set to open, bringing relief to one of metro Atlanta’s busiest corridors.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The county will officially open the bridge mid-morning Thursday near Barrett Parkway i

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Does anyone know or have heard whether the wildfires are affecting travel along i-75 south in Georgia? Fortunately we won't be traveling for another 2 weeks but I still want to keep in touch with conditions. Does anyone have suggestions for the best way to keep track of road conditions down that wa

Did I just whiff the liquor section at the perimeter one?

Waymo has paused its robotaxi services in San Antonio following an incident where an unoccupied vehicle was swept into a flooded roadway. The company is monitoring conditions and coordinating with local authorities for recovery efforts.

Last night I rode MARTA's new Bus Rapid Transit route, and had some thoughts I wanted to share! First, I want to say that I'm so happy they're finally running buses for this route. It's been (so) long in the making, and it's nice to actually see a new transit line in operation! Everything else I sa

Georgia officials are set to break ground on a $4.6 billion project to expand Georgia 400, adding two tolled lanes in each direction. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow along a 16-mile stretch, with completion expected by 2031.

A major infrastructure project along Georgia 400 has officially begun, aimed at reducing congestion and enhancing connectivity in metro Atlanta. The project includes new express lanes and a significant investment in MARTA's bus rapid transit system.