archived briefing
Mon, March 30, 2026
MARTA's Better Breeze fare system goes live citywide, a massive downtown tower conversion aims to bring 400 affordable apartments to Georgia-Pacific Center, and TSA workers finally get paid after six weeks. Plus: 404 Day events kick off this weekend and Atlanta's Vietnam War Memorial gets a long-overdue dedication in Piedmont Park.
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MARTA's Better Breeze Fare System Goes Live Across All Stations
The new tap-to-pay system is now active at all MARTA stations. Both old and new Breeze cards work through May 2, giving riders time to transition. The upgrade brings contactless payment options and faster fare processing.
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Development & Housing
2 stories- 51-Story Georgia-Pacific Tower to Add 400+ Apartments, 30% Affordable Urbanize Atlanta
- BeltLine-Adjacent Townhomes in Oakland City Starting at $210K What Now Atlanta
Transit & Infrastructure
1 storyFood & Drink
2 stories- Casa Coya's Hamachi Tiradito Named Among Atlanta's Best March Dishes Rough Draft Atlanta
- Fork & Vine Social Brings Global Small Plates to Decatur Atlanta Magazine
Arts & Culture
2 stories- Calida Rawles' 'Away with the Tides' Comes Home to Spelman Capital B Atlanta
- Atlanta Finally Dedicates Vietnam War Memorial in Piedmont Park The Atlanta Voice