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MARTA: From Good To Great

Despite the chill in the air, MARTA officials and supporters were warmed by the good news at last week’s (Wed., Jan. 7) State of MARTA breakfast. General Manager Keith Parker talked about the ongoing process of transforming the system from good to…

Atlanta's Leisure Ride

The Atlanta Streetcar debuted this month amid talks of expanding transportation choices and the recalibration of transportation funding. It's a good-looking train – extremely comfortable, safe, slow moving and easy to use – and adds a delightful new dimension to the…

2015 Economic Forecast

The University of Georgia's Terry College of Business unveiled the 2015 Economic Outlook Friday, Dec. 12, at a luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. Douglas Handler, chief U.S. economist for IHS Global Insights, spoke about the national outlook,…

The Power is Yours

The Captain Planet Foundation threw a star-studded 2014 Benefit Gala Dec. 5 honoring renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall as well as Georgians Dr. Marshall Shepherd, director of the University of Georgia’s Atmospheric Sciences Program, and 12-year-old Carter Ries and his sister Olivia,…