Sara Gregory

3 days ago | ajc.com | Sara Gregory

Mechanical issues coinciding with heavy crowds leaving pop star Shakira’s concert Monday night led to MARTA train delays — another black mark for the agency as it prepares for thousands of additional riders during next summer’s FIFA World Cup. There was a packed house at State Farm Arena for the concert, the first time the Colombian singer has headlined an Atlanta show since 2006.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Sara Gregory

MARTA is studying the feasibility of moving the northern end of the future Clifton Corridor rapid bus route from the existing Lindbergh Center station to a proposed infill station at Armour Yards. Officials with the transit agency said the potential reconfiguration is being considered now, after years of planning, in light of a push by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. The mayor wants to prioritize construction of infill stations at Armour Yards and three other Atlanta Beltline-adjacent locations.

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Mirtha Donastorg |Sara Gregory

By Mirtha Donastorg and Sara Gregory - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed ending a four-decade-old program that mandates the hiring of minority- and women-owned businesses for federal transportation contracts. It could have major implications for thousands of businesses. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Emma N. Hurt |Mirtha Donastorg |Sara Gregory

The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed ending a four-decade-old program that mandates the hiring of minority- and women-owned businesses for federal transportation contracts. It could have major implications for thousands of Georgia-based businesses. The move came as a response to a 2023 federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation alleging the program was unconstitutional.

1 week ago | dailygazette.com | Mirtha Donastorg |Sara Gregory

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