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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
MARTA Selects CDM Smith to Design the Largest Bus Rapid Transit System in the State of Georgia
Atlanta, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith was selected by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to design the Clayton County Southlake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alignment and Airport Connectivity project. CDM Smith and its partners will design approximately 15 miles of BRT with an elevated guideway into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The effort is MARTA's largest BRT project to date. This project will greatly improve Clayton County residents' access to job opportunities and education and will open doors for further transit-oriented development in the area. Direct premium transit service to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and MARTA's rail system will greatly contribute to the local and regional economies. Planning and design work is funded by the one-cent sales tax approved by Clayton County voters in 2014. The project has submitted an application for a Small Starts grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. The current project budget is $355.6 million. In service of its goal to provide premium transit service throughout the county, the BRT system design will include an elevated guideway, elevated bus stations, and a pedestrian bridge connector to the airport terminal and MARTA train station. The design phase of this project will take two years to complete. Construction is estimated to take place from 2028 through 2030. 'We brought experience from our successful BRT project portfolio and remained focused on MARTA's goals and Clayton County's needs to create the right team to design this BRT,' said CDM Smith principal Chuck Deeb. Attachment Kelly Brolin CDM Smith 617.452.6153 [email protected]
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Clayton County police investigating deadly shooting at hotel
Clayton County police are investigating a deadly shooting. On Friday at about 10:27 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Days Inn Hotel at 7385 Hannover Circle in Stockbridge. When they arrived, officers found an unconscious man suffering from a gunshot wound. He died from his injuries. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Investigators say the shooting began as a fight that escalated into gunfire. Police detained several people at the scene for questioning. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence. There is no word yet on any arrests or motive for the shooting. TRENDING STORIES: Officer who arrested Ximena Arias-Cristobal resigns from department North GA man shoots, kills wife, girlfriend before turning gun on himself, police say Viral food critic Keith Lee awards metro Atlanta pizzeria $50,000 for community engagement [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Clayton County Jail nurse says arrest for giving inmate Benadryl 'ruined my life'
The Brief A nurse in the Clayton County Jail says she was arrested for giving an inmate Benadryl. The charges against her were later dropped. She is now suing Clayton County for wrongful arrest, and speaking only with FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo. CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - A former nurse at the Clayton County Jail says she was arrested for simply doing her job—and now she's fighting back. Jessica Cotney said she gave an inmate Benadryl from the jail's medicine cabinet, and it led to criminal charges of bringing in contraband. Those charges were soon dropped. "It really, really ruined every aspect of my life professionally, personally, financially," Cotney said. "I gave the Benadryl to [another nurse], and she went and took it to that inmate." Then, she realized something was up, she said. "The next thing I know, they're questioning her. What was that? Why did you give it?" Cotney said. "By that afternoon, I had a warrant out for my arrest for giving an inmate contraband and obstruction of an officer." What we know Cotney says after her shift ended at 2 a.m., jail staff tried to call her in for questioning. By that afternoon, she says there was a warrant out for her arrest. The Clayton County Sheriff's Office stated at the time she gave prohibited items to a prisoner. Those charges were later dropped, according to her attorney. What they're saying "I think I was honestly just in shock the whole night. The whole next day. I kind of was like, literally confused a little bit," Cotney said. "Just try to reestablish, like, my normalcy, my day-to-day life. You know, try to. I'm honestly like I'm scared at work even now. It's just a really weird feeling." Requests for comment from Sheriff Levon Allen and the Clayton County Board of Commissioners went unreturned Thursday evening. What's next Cotney has filed a wrongful arrest lawsuit against the county, seeking an unspecified amount for compensation and punitive damages. She said she is now working again as a nurse at a hospital while trying to rebuild her life and reputation. The Source This article is based off of original reporting by FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo, prior FOX 5 reporting, and the lawsuit filed by Cotney's attorney.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Crews extinguish fire at Riverdale strip mall
Firefighters extinguished a fire in Riverdale on Sunday. Crews responded to reports of a fire at 6475 Church Street in Riverdale at approximately 4:41 p.m. The building is a commercial strip mall. Firefighters said the building was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services responded to the fire with nine units, totaling 27 members of the department fighting the blaze. During the fire, several birds were rescued from the building. There were no injuries reported. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-285 Ground stop lifted at Atlanta airport due to 'runway equipment' outage, ground delay in place Murder case of DeKalb man found shot to death in front seat of car remains unsolved [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Escaped Clayton County inmate back in custody: sheriff
The Brief An inmate escaped from Southern Regional Medical Center. The Clayton County Sheriff's Office identified him as James Damonte Beasley. He was taken back into custody Saturday afternoon. CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - A Clayton County inmate who reportedly escaped from Southern Regional Medical Center on Saturday has been found, according to the sheriff's office. What we know Not much has been publicly released about the incident. However, we do know the inmate was identified as James Damonte Beasley. He was thought to be wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt with white writing. It's not clear yet what he was arrested for, how long he was in jail and why he was taken to the hospital. He was taken back into custody at 12:35 p.m. FOX 5 Atlanta is working to learn more information about this incident. What they're saying "All areas around the hospital have been secured by law enforcement," said a spokesperson for Southern Regional. "The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority." "No further information will be issued by our hospital at this time." The Source The preliminary information in this article has been provided by the Clayton County Sheriff's Office and Southern Regional Medical Center.
