MARTA crime decreases as World Cup draws massive crowds
MARTA transit leaders plan to maintain an elevated security deployment across trains and stations amid an increased police presence during World Cup matches in Atlanta.
MARTA transit leaders plan to maintain an elevated security deployment across trains and stations amid an increased police presence during World Cup matches in Atlanta.
Atlanta MARTA probe: MARTA defends safety record in letter
MARTA is defending its safety record as federal officials investigate recent violent incidents on the transit system.
MARTA is defending its safety record as federal officials investigate recent violent incidents on the transit system.
Man arrested at Vine City Station for May MARTA stabbing
MARTA police arrested a 36-year-old man on Monday following a late-May stabbing at the Georgia State Station that left a victim hospitalized with multiple wounds.
MARTA police arrested a 36-year-old man on Monday following a late-May stabbing at the Georgia State Station that left a victim hospitalized with multiple wounds.
MARTA train death: Man hit while trying to climb back onto platform
A man trying to pull himself out of a transit trackway died Saturday morning after an oncoming MARTA train struck him at the Civic Center Station, according to transit officials.
A man trying to pull himself out of a transit trackway died Saturday morning after an oncoming MARTA train struck him at the Civic Center Station, according to transit officials.
Man dies after being struck by MARTA train at Civic Center Station
A man was struck and killed by a MARTA train at the Civic Center Station on Saturday morning, triggering major transit delays and an emergency response in Atlanta, authorities said.
A man was struck and killed by a MARTA train at the Civic Center Station on Saturday morning, triggering major transit delays and an emergency response in Atlanta, authorities said.
MARTA Vandalism: Police promise felony charges for broken gates
Transit riders who destroy or break faregate glass at MARTA rail stations will face felony charges, transit police warned.
Transit riders who destroy or break faregate glass at MARTA rail stations will face felony charges, transit police warned.
Midtown MARTA shooting suspect hit with federal charges after teen injured
Federal prosecutors have filed federal charges against two separate men accused of violent attacks on MARTA trains in Atlanta.
Federal prosecutors have filed federal charges against two separate men accused of violent attacks on MARTA trains in Atlanta.
KIPP Atlanta student shot on MARTA train leaving Georgia Tech program
A 17-year-old KIPP Atlanta student is facing a long road to recovery after a gunman shot him on a stopped MARTA train at the Midtown station as he left a science program at Georgia Tech, according to a local fundraiser.
A 17-year-old KIPP Atlanta student is facing a long road to recovery after a gunman shot him on a stopped MARTA train at the Midtown station as he left a science program at Georgia Tech, according to a local fundraiser.
Man accused in Midtown MARTA station shooting faces federal charges
A 42-year-old multi-convicted felon faces federal charges after allegedly shooting a teenager at the Midtown MARTA station last Friday, federal prosecutors announced.
A 42-year-old multi-convicted felon faces federal charges after allegedly shooting a teenager at the Midtown MARTA station last Friday, federal prosecutors announced.
Atlanta City Council addresses recent MARTA attacks
The federal government launched an investigation into MARTA transit safety just days before hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup. Local leaders are demanding answers after a series of violent crimes shook the transit network.
The federal government launched an investigation into MARTA transit safety just days before hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup. Local leaders are demanding answers after a series of violent crimes shook the transit network.
Slain grandmother Margaret Swan remembered at Sunday vigil
A grieving community gathered alongside a heartbroken family Sunday afternoon to honor a beloved woman killed in a random knife attack on a MARTA train.
A grieving community gathered alongside a heartbroken family Sunday afternoon to honor a beloved woman killed in a random knife attack on a MARTA train.
Midtown MARTA station shooter arrested in Douglasville, police say
A multi-agency manhunt ended Sunday morning when authorities tracked down and arrested a suspect wanted for a shooting that occurred on a transit train at the Midtown MARTA Station on Friday night.
A multi-agency manhunt ended Sunday morning when authorities tracked down and arrested a suspect wanted for a shooting that occurred on a transit train at the Midtown MARTA Station on Friday night.
Man hospitalized in 'targeted' shooting at Midtown MARTA station in Atlanta
A reported shooting on the southbound platform forced the emergency closure of the Midtown MARTA station for two hours Friday night.
A reported shooting on the southbound platform forced the emergency closure of the Midtown MARTA station for two hours Friday night.
MARTA police continue search for Midtown Atlanta train shooter
Investigators have released new details about what police are calling a targeted attack at the Midtown Atlanta MARTA station on Friday during rush hour.
Investigators have released new details about what police are calling a targeted attack at the Midtown Atlanta MARTA station on Friday during rush hour.
'My mom needs justice': Family reacts to federal MARTA safety probe
The family of Margaret Sams Swan is demanding answers after the 66-year-old woman was stabbed to death on a transit train.
The family of Margaret Sams Swan is demanding answers after the 66-year-old woman was stabbed to death on a transit train.
Atlanta MARTA probe: Feds demand transit crime data after stabbings
The federal government launched an official safety spending and security investigation into MARTA following consecutive daylight stabbings.
The federal government launched an official safety spending and security investigation into MARTA following consecutive daylight stabbings.
MARTA reassures riders after deadly stabbing
MARTA leaders are reassuring riders that safety remains a top priority as Atlanta prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches later this month.
MARTA leaders are reassuring riders that safety remains a top priority as Atlanta prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches later this month.
MARTA faces safety, railcar launch and fare gate issues before World Cup
MARTA officials must confront safety and equipment concerns days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup
MARTA officials must confront safety and equipment concerns days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Police seek public help identifying Georgia State MARTA stabbing suspect
Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify an armed and dangerous suspect wanted for questioning in connection with a stabbing at the Georgia Tech MARTA Station.
Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify an armed and dangerous suspect wanted for questioning in connection with a stabbing at the Georgia Tech MARTA Station.
Man accused of fatal Atlanta train stabbing now faces federal charge
The 25-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a woman to death on an Atlanta Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) train could now face federal prison time and the death penalty after he was charged in a federal criminal complaint on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a woman to death on an Atlanta Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) train could now face federal prison time and the death penalty after he was charged in a federal criminal complaint on Tuesday.