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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway In other news, Atlanta-based Equifax has agreed to a settlement and Flock Safety has announced changes to its data retention policies.
MARTA's board of directors has named Jonathan Hunt as the permanent CEO and general manager. Hunt has been serving as interim leader for a year. This decision was made after a national search.
A heat advisory is in effect for the area, with high temperatures expected. Residents are advised to take precautions to stay cool. In other news, Atlanta -based Equifax has agreed to a settlement and Flock Safety has announced changes to its data retention policies.
Further details on these developments are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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