Official Public Notice: MARTA Service Updates and Seasonal Health Advisories

MARTA Station Construction and Faregate Detours

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has issued a public service announcement regarding ongoing systemwide upgrades to the Breeze fare payment system. Effective Tuesday, March 3, 2026, construction activities will move to the Buckhead Station. During this period, all standard faregates at the station will be closed to facilitate the installation of new validators and equipment.

• Access Points: Commuters are advised to utilize the emergency gates located at both the north and south entrances of the Buckhead Station.
• Fare Payment: While gates are open for passage, the system remains in revenue service. Customers are required to pay their fare to exit at their final destination.
• Duration: Construction at this location is part of a phased rollout. Similar detours are scheduled for Brookhaven Station beginning tomorrow, March 4.

Seasonal Health Advisory: Ozone Monitoring Season

As of March 1, the City of Atlanta has officially entered the 2026 Ozone Monitoring Season, which continues through October 31. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued a moderate air quality advisory for Tuesday, March 3. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasted at 62, the primary pollutant of concern is particulate matter.

Sensitive groups—including children, older adults, and individuals with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma—are advised to consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. General residents are encouraged to monitor daily smog forecasts as temperatures begin to rise throughout the spring season.

City Council Legislative Update: Watershed Infrastructure

The Atlanta City Council is moving forward with significant investments in the city's utility network. Following the most recent legislative session, the city has authorized the transfer of $8 million from the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) reserves. These funds are designated for a Project Management Services Team to oversee the execution of the "One Water Strategy."

• Infrastructure Focus: The project prioritizes critical water and wastewater programs, including system rehabilitation at the Hemphill Pump Station.
• Lead Service Line Identification: DWM continues its regulatory outreach regarding lead-free water lines. Residents may receive notices regarding "Lead Status Unknown" service lines as part of a citywide effort to verify and replace aging infrastructure.

Public Event Advisory: State Capitol and Liberty Plaza

Motorists and pedestrians in the downtown area should expect increased activity near the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 3. The Office of the Senate has announced the hosting of Faith and Clergy Day. A public press conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Plaza, which may result in temporary sidewalk congestion and high pedestrian volume along Washington Street and Capitol Avenue.