MARTA bus driver celebrated for 50 years of service with special honor
When Coy Dumas Jr. started driving his bus, people were sure he wasn't old enough to be behind the wheel. Now, 50 years later, he's carried millions of passengers and driven millions of miles carrying what he calls "the most valuable cargo."
When Coy Dumas Jr. started driving his bus, people were sure he wasn't old enough to be behind the wheel. Now, 50 years later, he's carried millions of passengers and driven millions of miles carrying what he calls "the most valuable cargo."
How did a man board a Tampa-bound flight with a box cutter?
Transportation and Security Administration employees who allowed a man to board a Tampa-bound plane in Cincinnati with a box cutter after removing the blades have been placed in a training status, according to the TSA.
Transportation and Security Administration employees who allowed a man to board a Tampa-bound plane in Cincinnati with a box cutter after removing the blades have been placed in a training status, according to the TSA.
Veterans on Frontier flight tackled suspect with box cutter, eyewitness says
Veterans on a Frontier Airlines flight from Cincinnati to Tampa had their instincts put to the test on Veterans Day. TSA officials say a disturbance involving an erratic passenger with a weapon on board forced the flight to divert to Atlanta Friday night.
Veterans on a Frontier Airlines flight from Cincinnati to Tampa had their instincts put to the test on Veterans Day. TSA officials say a disturbance involving an erratic passenger with a weapon on board forced the flight to divert to Atlanta Friday night.
Atlanta airport announced direct flights to Wakanda in 'Black Panther' tribute
The airport shared a press release on Thursday — the day before the debut of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" — announcing direct international flights to the fictional African nation.
The airport shared a press release on Thursday — the day before the debut of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" — announcing direct international flights to the fictional African nation.
Potential railroad strike pushed back until early December
Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.
Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.
Another railroad union approves deal, offering hope of avoiding strike
Another railroad union narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday -- but five unions must still approve contracts to prevent a strike.
Another railroad union narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday -- but five unions must still approve contracts to prevent a strike.
Delta flight from Atlanta makes emergency landing after cabin fills with smoke
Videos from inside the Delta flight from Atlanta showed the plane's cabin filling up with smoke while an alarm blared in the background.
Videos from inside the Delta flight from Atlanta showed the plane's cabin filling up with smoke while an alarm blared in the background.
Cheshire Bridge Road to partially re-open, per Atlanta officials
One lane in each direction, one southbound and one northbound, will be in operation on Monday. The west sidewalk also will reopen.
One lane in each direction, one southbound and one northbound, will be in operation on Monday. The west sidewalk also will reopen.
MARTA names former bus driver new CEO, general manager
A former bus driver who worked his way up to the executive suite will now lead MARTA as its new CEO and general manager.
A former bus driver who worked his way up to the executive suite will now lead MARTA as its new CEO and general manager.
Construction at Atlanta airport causing long security lines, traveler headaches
A multi-million dollar project at the Atlanta airport's main TSA checkpoint is causing long lanes with lines going into the central atrium during peak hours.
A multi-million dollar project at the Atlanta airport's main TSA checkpoint is causing long lanes with lines going into the central atrium during peak hours.
New Lyft subscription offers roadside assistance, other perks at half the price
Lyft's new membership plan - Lyft Pink - costs $9.99 a month or $99 a year.
Lyft's new membership plan - Lyft Pink - costs $9.99 a month or $99 a year.
Spirit Airlines looking to hire hundreds of flight attendants at Atlanta event
Spirit Airlines is looking to hire hundreds of new flight attendants in Atlanta, and some qualifying candidates could get a job offer on the spot at today's event.
Spirit Airlines is looking to hire hundreds of new flight attendants in Atlanta, and some qualifying candidates could get a job offer on the spot at today's event.
Railroads reject latest sick time demands, raising chance of strike
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
Mom complains Douglas County school bus failed to show up for students
A Douglas County mom says she sent her son off to his school-bus stop but the bus didn’t show up.
A Douglas County mom says she sent her son off to his school-bus stop but the bus didn’t show up.
Atlanta's airport moves cell phone lot overnight
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport made a big change overnight for people who pick up passengers at the world's busiest airport.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport made a big change overnight for people who pick up passengers at the world's busiest airport.
Atlanta Airport GM outlines recent cyber attack of website
The denial-of-service attack created hours of headaches in operations had it not been for the airports’ IT team.
The denial-of-service attack created hours of headaches in operations had it not been for the airports’ IT team.
Comedians sue over drug search program at Atlanta airport
Comedians Eric André and Clayton English are challenging a police program at the Atlanta airport they say violates the constitutional rights of airline passengers, particularly Black passengers, through racial profiling and coercive searches just as they are about to board their flights.
Comedians Eric André and Clayton English are challenging a police program at the Atlanta airport they say violates the constitutional rights of airline passengers, particularly Black passengers, through racial profiling and coercive searches just as they are about to board their flights.
3rd-largest railroad union rejects deal, renewing possibility of strike
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.
Amtrak ride from Metro Detroit to Chicago turns into 'nightmare' for passengers
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
US to redirect travelers from Uganda to 5 airports for Ebola screening
Travelers who have been in Uganda at any point during the past 21 days will be redirected to one of five American airports for Ebola screening.
Travelers who have been in Uganda at any point during the past 21 days will be redirected to one of five American airports for Ebola screening.