Thirteen metro-Atlanta counties could have a chance to become part of regional public transit system. Lawmakers approved the re-branding of MARTA to the ATL and it will serve as the core of regional public transit expansion.
Residents in the 13 counties ranging from as far south as Coweta, east to Rockdale and north to Cherokee could get a chance to vote on joining the system.
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker said the transit authority should be able to handle more counties coming online.
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