Official City Notices: Transit Expansion and Public Service Updates

Transportation Alert: Launch of MARTA Reach On-Demand Service

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has officially launched its new on-demand transit pilot, MARTA Reach, as of this weekend. This service provides flexible, point-to-point shared rides within 12 designated zones across the metro area, including West Atlanta, Kirkwood, and East Point. To encourage community familiarization with the new system, MARTA Reach is free to all riders through March 28, 2026. Residents can request pick-ups via the dedicated mobile app or the reservation line, with average wait times expected to be 30 minutes or less. The service operates seven days a week to provide a seamless connection to the broader rail and bus network.

Department of Watershed Management: Emergency Road Closures

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has issued active traffic advisories due to urgent infrastructure repairs. Motorists should expect delays and plan alternative routes for the following locations:

• 4th Street NE: An emergency 24-hour road closure remains in effect at 239 4th Street NE, between Piedmont Avenue and Penn Avenue, for critical sewer mainline repairs.
• Harry Brooks Drive NW: A temporary 24-hour closure is active near 2249 Harry Brooks Drive NW for ongoing sewer rehabilitation.
• 10th Street NE: Periodic lane closures continue for long-term sewer mainline work.

Local access for residents will be maintained where safe, and detour signs are posted in all affected work zones.

Atlanta Public Schools: Enrollment and Program Deadlines

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) announces the opening of several critical application windows starting today, Sunday, March 8. The Office of Early Learning has opened the 2026-2027 Pre-K Lottery Application period, which will remain active through March 20. Additionally, parents may now begin registering students for the 'Power Up Summer' enrichment programs. High school students are reminded that the Carver STEAM Academy will transition its enrollment for the coming cycle as part of the district's long-term consolidation plan. Mental health support via the 'Talk it Out' initiative remains available to all students throughout the spring semester.

Fulton County Board of Health: New Operational Hours

The Fulton County Board of Health has issued a public notice regarding a change in operating hours for its main offices and neighborhood clinics, effective Monday, March 9, 2026. All facilities will transition to a schedule of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Residents with appointments previously scheduled outside these windows are encouraged to contact the central assistance line to verify their visit times. General health advisories remain in effect for seasonal flu activity, which the board classifies as widespread across the district.

Public Works: Sanitation and Maintenance Schedule

The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works confirms that yard trimming collection is scheduled for every week throughout the month of March. Collections will take place on your regular service day. Residents are reminded to use paper lawn bags or approved containers for trimmings. Meanwhile, the Office of Parks is continuing its 10-day maintenance rotation across all quadrants. Seasonal mowing is currently focused on the Southwest and Northeast quadrants to prepare city greenspaces for spring events.