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All southbound lanes of I-85 in DeKalb County back open

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An incident had closed all southbound lanes of I-85 in DeKalb County. The incident happened on the interstate at Chamblee Tucker Road. It is not known what caused the hours-long shutdown. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First.

Dekalb County, GA · 4d
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Norcross approves parking expansion despite some resident protests

The Norcross City Council approved more than $3 million in contracts on Nov. 2 to expand its public parking lot by 74 spaces near city hall despite opposition from some residents regarding the loss of mature trees. The post Norcross approves parking expansion despite some resident protests appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Norcross, GA · 4d

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Public meeting set for Nov. 10 on Peters Street bridge replacement

The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a public information open house on Tuesday, Nov. 10, about the proposal to replace the Peters Street bridge in Downtown Atlanta. The meeting will be held at Antioch Baptist Church, 540 Cameron M. Alexander Blvd NW, from 5 to 7 p.m. According to a GDOT press release, replacement […] The post Public meeting set for Nov. 10 on Peters Street bridge replacement appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Atlanta, GA · 3d

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Overnight Traffic Shift on SR 10 Outer Loop Bridge in Clarke County scheduled for Nov. 4 – 5

Gainesville, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announces an upcoming overnight traffic shift on the State Route (SR) 10 Outer Loop bridge over the Middle Oconee River in Clarke County. The traffic shift is scheduled to take place Wednesday, November 4, through Thursday, November 5, 2026, as crews transition traffic onto the newly constructed bridge.

Clarke County, GA · 6d
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Fulton County’s passes new TSPLOST with razor-thin victory

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County voters renewed the county’s Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) by just 3,866 votes. TSPLOST is a 0.75% sales tax, three-fourths of a penny on each dollar, that funds transportation projects in Fulton County, not including the City of Atlanta, which has its own TSPLOST.

Fulton County, GA · 5d

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Wood spilled across both sides of I-20

Crews are working to clean up wood spilled across both sides of Interstate 20 in DeKalb County.

Dekalb County, GA · 5d

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Norcross Approves $3.06 Million for Expanded Downtown Parking

Norcross has approved a $3.06 million construction budget for its expanded Downtown Parking Project and awarded the contracts to build and oversee the work. The City Council acted Nov. 2, moving the project forward after 12 months of planning and engineering. Ohmshiv Construction LLC will handle the main construction under a $2,679,670.70 bid, the lowest responsive, responsible offer among seven received Sept. 28.

Norcross, GA · 5d

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Georgia 400 Flex Lane Near Windward Will Close for Good Dec. 13

Drivers who use the northbound Georgia 400 flex lane approaching Windward Parkway will lose that extra rush-hour space beginning Sunday, Dec. 13. The permanent closure covers approximately three-quarters of a mile, from just south of the Webb Bridge Road overpass to Exit 11 at Windward Parkway. Weather permitting, contractors will remove the flex-lane signs and striping and install a temporary concrete barrier as construction advances on the Georgia 400 express-lanes project.

Alpharetta, GA · 7d

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MARTA introduces new bus driver training center at Lakewood station

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — MARTA introduced a new operations training center Monday that the agency believes can help qualify drivers faster and keep buses running more smoothly. MARTA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon at the Lakewood station, and hopes to start by training 15 new drivers...

Atlanta, GA · 7d

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West plaza of MARTA Indian Creek station to close for 4 months for renovations

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — MARTA will close part of the Indian Creek station later this month for its final phase of renovations. The station’s west plaza will shut down for about four months starting Nov. 23, the transit agency said Tuesday. Rail and bus service will...

Atlanta, GA · 6d

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After 46 years, Georgia bus driver gets a reminder of his lasting impact

For Henry Mercer, driving a school bus was never supposed to become a lifelong career. But 46 years later, the DeKalb County School District driver is still behind the wheel, helping students get to school safely and building relationships that can last long after graduation.

Dekalb County, GA · 7d

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First Alert Traffic: All lanes blocked on I-75 due to bus crash

Traffic is being diverted off the interstate early Tuesday as emergency crews respond to the crash.

Atlanta, GA · 6d

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Gainesville’s $134 Million Inland Port Aims to Shift 26,000 Containers From Road to Rail

A $134 million rail terminal in Gainesville is giving Northeast Georgia businesses an alternative to hauling shipping containers all the way to Savannah by truck. The Georgia Ports Authority expects the inland port to shift 26,000 containers from road to rail during its first year. Gov. Brian Kemp joined port...

Gainesville, GA · 9d

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Moores Mill Road bridge to stay closed until mid-December, Atlanta City Council member says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Moores Mill Road bridge in northwest Atlanta will not reopen to traffic until mid-December, Councilmember Dustin Hillis told Atlanta News First on Monday. The bridge, a major connector to northwest Atlanta neighborhoods, has been closed since Oct. 20, when a heavy vehicle...

Atlanta, GA · 7d

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USDOT awards $1.03B to road safety projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded 297 projects nationwide $1.03 billion in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Funding includes $335 million to support post-crash care and prehospital blood transfusion capabilities. The program invests in safety strategies that reduce serious injuries and fatalities. It awards two types of grants: Planning and Demonstration […] The post USDOT awards $1.03B to road safety projects appeared first on Transportation Today .

Acworth, GA · 6d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb Schools celebrates bus drivers

As people across the country celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Week in October, schools across the Cobb County School District recognized the dedicated drivers who help students start and end their school days with a safe ride. Over 70,000 Cobb students ride the bus to school each day. With over 800 bus drivers serving over 37,000 bus stops, Cobb Schools' Transportation Department plays a vital role in getting students safely to and from school every day. From school celebrations to special recognition by district leaders, Cobb Schools came together to show bus drivers just how much they are appreciated. Board Chair Randy Scamihorn and Vice Chair David Chastain kicked off the celebrations by greeting drivers and handing out care packages, showing that their contributions are appreciated by students and district leaders alike. "I couldn't believe it when they walked up and told us we were being recognized today because I've never been singled out for anything like that before. I try to do a good job, so it is meaningful. It means a lot," said Phillip Brock, who has spent 13 years helping Cobb students get to and from school safely. While the recognition means a great deal to drivers like

Cobb County, GA · 7d

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Georgia Express Lanes: Building For Our Future

“The state performs exceptionally well in arterial pavement condition, bridge quality, and spending efficiency, but congestion remains a key challenge,” Baruch Feigenbaum, the highway report’s lead author and senior managing director of transportation policy at Reason Foundation, said in the report. While there is no universally accepted definition...

Georgia · 9d

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Bridge closed for repairs staying blocked another week

A damaged bridge in Atlanta will remain closed another week while work crews prepare for heavy construction.

Atlanta, GA · 8d

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Crashes disrupt traffic on I-20 and I-285

An overturned car blocked lanes on westbound Interstate 20 at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in west Atlanta. A separate crash investigation shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 285 at Exit 34 in DeKalb County. At least three cars were involved in the I-285 crash, with delays stretching to Stone Mountain Freeway.

Atlanta, GA · 10d

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I-85 northbound closes in Atlanta due to brush fire

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — All northbound lanes of I-85 were closed near Buford Highway due to a brush fire on Thursday night, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The brush fire was reportedly on Buford Highway underneath I-85. This is a developing story. Check back with...

Atlanta, GA · 11d