It happens all over the country. Freight trains stop in the middle of crossings, blocking the way for drivers and pedestrians.
For many communities, it’s an inconvenience. But in one Southwest Atlanta neighborhood, residents believed it led to a man’s death.
Their battle over that crossing reveals the lingering power of railroads.
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