Runoff Set, MARTA Overhaul Nears, Beltline BRT Advances

Here is a quick look at several headlines shaping Atlanta this week.

14th District Race Heads to April Runoff

Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District are now looking ahead to an April 7 runoff after no candidate secured a majority in the March 10 special election. The seat opened earlier this year and has drawn statewide attention.

The runoff will determine who represents the district through the remainder of the current congressional term. Election officials are urging residents to double-check polling locations and early voting dates as turnout is expected to climb in the final stretch.

MARTA’s NextGen Bus Network Launches April 18

MARTA is preparing for a sweeping overhaul of its bus system next month. The new NextGen Bus Network is set to launch April 18, reducing and redesigning routes while adding on-demand service zones.

Transit leaders say the redesign aims to simplify routes, improve frequency on high-demand corridors and better connect riders to rail stations and job centers. Riders are encouraged to review updated maps and service changes before the transition takes effect.

Beltline BRT Line Moves Toward Service

Construction continues on MARTA’s first bus rapid transit line, which will link downtown to the Beltline through Summerhill. The project includes dedicated lanes and electric articulated buses designed to speed up service and improve reliability.

Transportation officials say the line represents a key step in expanding transit options along the Beltline corridor, long envisioned as a major mobility spine for the city. Service is expected to begin this spring.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Georgia%27s_14th_congressional_district_special_election
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MARTA_bus_routes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Beltline