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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Fulton County has offered to buy Atlanta's detention center for $56.
MARTA's Board of Directors recently interviewed three finalists for the general manager and CEO position. The candidates are Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt, Cleveland Ferguson III from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and Leroy Jones from WMATA. A decision is expected at the board's Thursday meeting.
5 million, citing potential annual savings of $27 million for the city. The current lease is set to expire at the end of the year. Further details on these and other local stories, including developments on data centers in nearby counties, are available from Rough Draft Atlanta .
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Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
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