At just 2.4 miles from end to end, MARTA’s proposed Capitol Avenue/Summerhill transit line seems like a minor addition to the region’s public transportation network. But the modest line will have an outsized impact. It’s the first of 100 miles of bus rapid transit planned for Atlanta and its suburbs. Even more lines are in the works. Eventually, metro Atlanta’s bus rapid transit network would dwarf the 48-mile MARTA rail network that is the heart of the region’s public transportation system.
Lawrenceville Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Your Neighbors
We all know someone who’s making a difference in this difficult time. Let’s give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Read the White House coronavirus report on Georgia (Aug. 16, 2020)
The following is a complete copy of the White House’s coronavirus report for Georgia, dated to Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020….
Humbly named pie stands out at new Atlanta Italian spot
Try the Potato Pizza from Piedmont Heights restaurant Grana.
Atlanta Orders In: Scrappy pop-up restaurant offers legit vegan eats
Go behind the scenes as vegan fast food delivery pop-up Villy’s navigates doing business during the coronavirus pandemic.
WEDNESDAY’S WEATHER-TRAFFIC: Wet weather makes a return
The dry weather was fun while it lasted, but summertime showers are making a comeback on Wednesday, according to the latest forecast.
Brick Cape Cod on 1 Acre
Your neighbors are posting on Patch. Here’s the latest. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
Work-A-Day Reporting Inspired Pressure To Save The Postal Service
A civic institution also under siege in America — journalism — led to political pressure that may save the Postal Service. Patch Commentary.
White House says Georgia now leads nation in rate of new virus cases
The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report says Georgia leads the nation in per capita cases of coronavirus.
In Gwinnett, rotary members surprise bus driver with ‘hidden hero’ award
Every year, rotary members in Gwinnett County recognize an outstanding member of the community with a “hidden hero” award. Gwinnett County Public Schools bus driver Michele Bourdonnay was surprised by members of the local rotary chapter Monday morning at her Dacula home.