Category Archives: E1 Georgia State

MARTA to the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot

The Georgia Railroad Freight Depot is located at 65 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, next to Underground Atlanta.  Built in 1869 not long after the Civil War, it was the tallest building in Georgia at the time, and after a fire in 1935 several floors were removed.  Today it is used as an event facility.

The building is in between the Five Points and Georgia State stations.    From Five Points, follow the signs pointing Braves Shuttle/To Street.  Take the Peachtree Street exit out of the station and either walk out the station straight ahead at the light to Upper Alabama Street, or before exiting the station, turn right through the doors marked Underground Atlanta and walk through the corridor on Lower Alabama Street.  Both streets end at the freight depot, about a block down.  Using Underground Atlanta is a better option after dark and in bad weather.

From the Georgia State station, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn left on Piedmont.  Walk one block to Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and turn right.  The depot is about a half block down on the right in the rear of the Steve Polk Plaza.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Five Points Station
Five Points Station Restaurants
Five Points Station Destinations
Navigating the Georgia State Station
5 Things to See and Do at the Five Points Station

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MARTA to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding is located at 35 Jesse Hill Jr.  Drive SE in downtown Atlanta (see area map).  It is about a three block walk from the Georgia State MARTA station on the blue/green rail line.  From the station, follow the signs to the Jesse Hill Jr. street exit and turn left on Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.    The building is at the intersection with Coca-Cola place, and will be on the left.

Bus 99 also has a stop next to the hospital.  For easiest access, board the bus at the North Avenue or Midtown station (check schedules for departure times).

For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Ride MARTA Trains

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MARTA to the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk

Every fall in downtown Atlanta is the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk challenge.  The race starts and ends at Turner Field, closest to the Georgia State MARTA Station on the blue/green rail line.  Participants coming from the north or south rail line, such as Midtown or Buckhead, will need to exit the train at the Five Points Station and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform.  Take the first eastbound train that arrives one stop to the Georgia State Station.

Once at the station, exit on Piedmont Avenue (signage available) and turn left.  It is about a 20-25 minute walk to Turner Field from there.

For more information, see:
MARTA Trip Planning Options
How to Ride MARTA Trains
Navigating the Georgia State Station
Georgia State Station: Things to See and Do

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MARTA to the Peachtree Latino Festival

The Peachtree Latino Festival takes place every August, typically in Piedmont Park.  The event features live Latin music, dancing, art and vendor booths and a children’s play area.

The closest MARTA station to the festival is the Midtown Station on the red and gold rail lines.   After exiting the station, turn right on 10th Street and walk about four blocks or 15  minutes.  You can also board bus 36 or bus 99 at the Midtown Station to get a ride to the park.  Both buses travel down 10th Street.  Bus 36 departs from the Avondale Station as well, or you can also board bus 99 at the North Avenue or Georgia State Stations, you will just have a longer commute.

For more information, see:
MARTA Trip Planning Options
Midtown Station Restaurants
How to Ride MARTA Buses

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MARTA to CVS Pharmacy

If you are traveling on MARTA and need to get to a CVS Pharmacy, there are several of them located near MARTA stations.  They are listed below,  with the locations closest to a rail station listed first.

Five Point Station
There is a CVS directly above the Five Points MARTA Station, but the area is a little sketchy.  After exiting the train, follow the signs to street level, then look for the MARTA Ride Store/Peachtree Street exit.  Turn left by the Ride Store to go up an escalator to the Broad Street Plaza.  The CVS is located there.

Peachtree Center Station
There is also a CVS above the Peachtree Center Station.  Take the Harris Street/John Portman Blvd. exit off the train platform, then follow the signs to Peachtree Street East.  CVS will be just outside the station in the Peachtree Center North tower.

Decatur Station
Take the Swanton Way exit out of the station and walk straight through the bus bay.  Turn right on Commerce Street.  CVS is a block up.

Midtown Station
Take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn left.  One block up at Peachtree Street turn right.  CVS is located about two blocks down at Peachtree and 6th Street.

North Avenue Station
If you regularly travel on or live near Ponce de Leon Avenue, bus 2 that departs the North Avenue Station stops at a CVS across from Ponce City Market, in the Whole Foods/Home Depot shopping center.

Georgia State Station
On the blue/green rail line, exit at the Georgia State Station and board bus 99.  The bus travels through the Atlanta Medical Center, and there is a CVS on Boulevard near Freedom Parkway.

For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Services
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to Studioplex

Studioplex is a converted warehouse/loft that has residential and commercial spaces as well as an art walk once a month.  The building is located at 659 Auburn Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, where Auburn ends at Irwin Street/Lake Avenue on the edge of  Inman Park.  Both the Inman Park and King Memorial Stations are nearby, though it is a long walk from either station (you can get on the BeltLine outside the the King Memorial Station however).

The best bet is to take bus 3 weekdays only from Five Points or the Candler Park Station.  The bus has a stop on Irwin Street in front of Studioplex on alternating trips, otherwise the bus travels about a block away on North Highland Avenue.  If on Irwin Street, exit the bus by the railroad tracks/tall roadside tower/Serpas restaurant.  If on the alternating bus, exit at Randolph and John Wesley Dobbs Avenue (brick school on the corner).  Walk south on Randolph Street and turn left at the first stoplight, which is Irwin.  Walk about two blocks (see walking map).

For those wanting to bike or walk to Studioplex from the BeltLine trail, exit at the King Memorial Station and at street level turn right to walk away from downtown on Dekalb Avenue.  A couple blocks down will be the trail next to an apartment building.  Turn left on the BeltLine to reach Studioplex.  Total walking distance is about 1 mile.

    • Because the location isn’t very walkable from a station, bring a bike with you on MARTA and bike from the Inman Park Station.
  • You can also take bus 99 from the Georgia State Station, exiting at Boulevard and Irwin Street, but the walk isn’t the most ideal.  Be aware of your surroundings  and use caution if going this route.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Exploring the King Memorial Station
King Memorial Station Restaurants
Inman Park MARTA Station Restaurants

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MARTA to the Midtown Arts Cinema

The Midtown Arts Cinema is a neighborhood movie theater located at 931 Monroe Drive, across from Grady High School and Piedmont Park.  The closest MARTA station is Midtown on the red/gold rail line.  You can take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right (if coming up via the Federal reserve tunnel, turn left), and walk about 20 minutes down 10th Street where it dead ends at Monroe Drive.  Turn right on Monroe and left into the Trader Joes shopping center.  In the back is the theater.  Wine are beer are available for purchase.

If you don’t want to walk, you can board bus 36 or bus 99 at the Midtown Station.  Both have stops near the theater (exit by Trader Joes and Starbucks).  The bus ride is no more than five minutes.  Bus 99 also picks up passengers at the Georgia State station and in part of the GSU campus.  If you plan to take the bus back to the station, be advised that bus 36 stops early in the evening.

Nearby restaurants/bars include Metro Fresh, F.R.O.G.S. Cantina, Mellow Mushroom, Jersey Mike’s Subs, The Highlander, Apres Diem, Rice Box, Desi Spice and Royal Orchid Thai.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants

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MARTA to Holiday Inn Select

The Holiday Inn Select is located in downtown Atlanta near the Georgia Capitol at 450 Capitol Avenue. It features a free shuttle within a 3-mile radius of the hotel (which includes the closest MARTA station), event/conference space and the Rockfish Grille restaurant.

The nearest MARTA station is the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line.  If coming from the airport or north of the city, take a red or gold line train to the Five Points Station and then follow the signs to the Eastbound platform.  Get on the first eastbound train that arrives, which will be labeled Indian Creek, King Memorial or Candler Park.  Exit at the next stop, Georgia State and take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station.  You check with the hotel regarding a pick up from this station at 170 Piedmont Avenue SE.  Or, turn left on Piedmont and walk about four blocks to the hotel.  Piedmont Avenue turns into Capitol Avenue, and the hotel will be on the left.   Walking time is a little less than 15 minutes.

Bus 32 and bus 55 also stop in front of the hotel.  Catch the bus at the Five Points Station.  From the hotel, bus 32 goes on to Zoo Atlanta and Grant Park to the south and to the Georgia Aquarium to the north for easy sightseeing from the hotel.

Nearby attractions include Turner Field, Georgia Capitol, Underground Atlanta and Georgia State University.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
Georgia State Attractions/Directions
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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MARTA to the Atlanta Half-marathon

The Atlanta Half-marathon is one of the largest races in the U.S. and takes place every Thanksgiving Day.   There is also a 5K run.  All races start and end near Turner Field, which is closest to the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line.  It is a 25 minute walk to Turner Field, making it a good warm-up for the race.  There are two bus routes, 32 and 55, which go by Turner Field, but it is likely there will be road closures the day of the race and these buses will have adjusted routes.  You can connect to both buses at the Five Points Station, and check itsmarta.com for route changes.

If you plan to walk from MARTA, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn left on Piedmont Avenue.  Turner Field is straight ahead and you’ll pass the capitol building and walk over I-20 on the way.  Be advised that MARTA runs on a Sunday schedule on holidays, so trains should be running approximately every 20 minutes and slightly more frequent on the red/gold rail line where both the Doraville and North Springs trains run.  Also, the closest MARTA parking to the start of the race is at the King Memorial Station.  Daily parking is free.

For more information, see:
Train Schedules and Frequency
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
Navigating the Georgia State Station

 

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MARTA to the Sweet Auburn Market

The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is located in downtown Atlanta near Grady Hospital.   It contains a variety of restaurants and food markets where you can buy produce and other goods.

The closest MARTA station is the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line.  Take the Jesse Hill Jr. exit out of the station and turn left and walk about three blocks to Edgewood Avenue.  The market will be on the corner (see area map).

If you rather not walk, there are two bus options:

  • Bus 99 departs from the Georgia State Station – exit at Auburn and Jesse Hill Jr. and walk south one block to Edgewood Avenue.
  • Bus 3 departs from Five Points and the Candler Park Station.  Also exit at Jesse Hill Jr. and Auburn Avenue.In both cases, look for the Big Bethel “Jesus Saves” church as a landmark for Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.

Market hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
MARTA Maps
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to the Atlanta Medical Center

The Atlanta Medical Center is located at 303 Parkway Drive, which is about a 20 minute walk from the Civic Center station on the red/gold rail line (see walking/area map).  It is a straight walk down Ivan Allen Jr./Ralph McGill Blvd.  After exiting the station, head south on West Peachtree Street toward downtown and turn left on Ivan Allen Jr.

You can also choose between two bus routes:

  • Bus 99 from the Midtown, North Avenue (weekday non-rush hour only) or Georgia State station.  The bus route travels down Boulevard with stops at the Medical Center.
  • Bus 16 departs from Five Points and travels along Ralph McGill with a stop at Parkway Drive and Boulevard.

For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and view MARTA maps to help with trip planning.

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MARTA to the Atlanta Fair

The Atlanta Fair is located at Turner Field, which is a 25 minute walk from the Georgia State MARTA station.  If you plan to walk, exit at Georgia State (transfer to an eastbound train at Five Points if coming from the north or south) and take the Piedmont Road exit out of the station and turn left.

The fair website recommends taking  bus 49 from the Five Points station.  Bus 32 and bus 55 also go to Turner Field and also depart from Five Points.  Plan ahead and look at the bus schedules online to know departure times, or use Google Maps on your smartphone for trip information and next arriving bus when going to or leaving the game.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA.

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MARTA to Cabbagetown

Cabbagetown is an intown neighborhood next to Oakland Cemetery, with Memorial Drive on the south and Dekalb Avenue/rail lines on the north (see area map).  It hosts the yearly Chomp and Stomp chili and bluegrass festival and is home to the Cotton Mill Lofts, Agave and Carroll Street Cafe.

The easiest route is to get on bus 21 at the Georgia State or King Memorial Station on the blue/green rail line, which goes down Memorial Drive.  Exit at Boulevard for the restaurants on Carroll Street, or at Powell Street for more direct access to the neighborhood park.  Another known attraction is the Krog Tunnel, which is at the northern edge of the neighborhood, and usually features event advertisements and artist graffiti.

Taking your bike on MARTA is another great option for getting to Cabbagetown.  If you exit at the Inman Park Station you’ll have direct access to a bike path on Edgewood Avenue.  Take Edgewood to Krog Street and turn left.  The ride is only about 10 minutes to the park (see bike route map).

For those who wish to walk, the King Memorial Station is the closest to the neighborhood.  It is about a 15 minute walk to the edge of the neighborhood, but a walk you’ll likely want to do in daylight.  Turn left/south onto Grant Street after exiting the station and going down the stairs.  Turn left again on Memorial Drive and walk past the cemetery to reach the neighborhood.  You’ll also walk by other restaurants en route, including Young Augustine’s, The Republic, Tin Lizzy’s, Six Feet Under, Ria’s Bluebird and Mibarrio.

For more information, see:
Exploring the King Memorial Station
King Memorial Station Restaurants
Train Schedules and Frequency

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MARTA to Grady High School

English: Part of the in Midtown .

Grady High School is near the Midtown MARTA station on the red/gold rail line.  It is about a 15-20 minute walk — take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right on 10th and walk about four blocks.

There are bus options as well:

  • Bus 36 departs from  Midtown and Avondale
  • Bus 99 departs from Midtown and Georgia State

For more information, see:
Breeze Cards 101
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Use Google Nearby Transit
School MARTA Guide

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MARTA to Atlanta City Hall

City Hall is located downtown near the Five Points and Georgia State stations (see area map).  The closest station is Georgia State on the blue/green rail line, though if you are coming from the north/south, exiting at Five Points removes the need to transfer trains.

From Georgia State, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn left on Piedmont.  Walk two blocks then turn right on Mitchell Street.  City Hall will be about a block down on the left.

From Five Points, follow the signs to street level and to the Peachtree Street exit, where there is a doorway leading to Undground Atlanta after passing through the fare gates.  Walk straight through Underground Atlanta following the signs pointing to the Braves Shuttle.  Exit near Johnny Rockets and turn right on what is to become Central Avenue. Walk two blocks to Mitchell Street.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Five Points Station
Five Points Station Restaurants
Five Points Station Destinations
Navigating the Georgia State Station
5 Things to See and Do at the Five Points Station

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MARTA to the Sweet Auburn Festival

The Sweet Auburn Festival takes place on Auburn Avenue, from Courtland Avenue to the King Center (see area map and festival map).  The two closest MARTA stations to the event are the Georgia State and King Memorial stations. If you are coming from the north or south rail lines, you must exit at Five Points and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform.  All eastbound trains go to both stations.

Expect to walk slightly less than 15 minutes to get to the festival from either station.  Other things to consider:  the walk from the Georgia State station is through the Georgia State University campus, (thus typically safer, though slightly longer)  and the walk from King Memorial is through a newly developed area with apartment buildings.

  • If you exit at Georgia State, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn right onto Piedmont.  Walk about three blocks and you’ll reach the end of the festival near the Calhoun stage.
  • If you exit at the King Memorial station, at street level cross over Decatur Street/Dekalb Avenue and walk north along Hillard Street.

You can also take bus 99 from the Midtown or Georgia State stations or bus 3 from Five Points or Candler Park (weekdays only) to get there as well.

For more information, see:
Exploring the King Memorial Station
King Memorial Attractions
King Memorial Station Restaurants
Using Google Maps for MARTA directions
10 Easiest Destinations to get to on MARTA

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MARTA to Grady Hospital

Grady Hospital is a short walk away from the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line  at 80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE (see area map).  The shortest route is to take the Jesse Hill Jr. exit out of the station and turn left.  The hospital is one block away.  A McDonald’s is located in the front of the hospital.

Bus 99 also stops in front of the building on southbound trips from the North Avenue and Midtown Stations.


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For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to the Georgia Capitol

The Georgia State Capitol building is only one block away from the Georgia State MARTA Station on the blue/green rail line.  The building  is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on weekends and holidays.  Visit website for tour information.

If you are coming from the red or gold rail line, exit at the Five Points Station and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform.  Get on the first eastbound train and ride one stop to the Georgia State Station.  Take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn left on Piedmont Avenue.  Walking time is less than 10 minutes.  Nearby destinations include Underground Atlanta and Georgia State University.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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MARTA to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Historic Site is near downtown Atlanta and offers many free programs and tours along with nearby Ebenezer Baptist Church and the home where King was born.  The nearest MARTA station to the King Center is the King Memorial Station on the blue/green rail line.  You can walk 15-20 minutes to reach the site, though it is still somewhat in a transitional area and best walked during the day time and in a group.  From the station, cross over Decatur Street and walk straight ahead on Hillard Street to Auburn Avenue and turn right (see the walking map).

It is better to take a bus to the historic site.  There are two routes you can choose from:

  • Bus 3 travels to the area on weekdays, departing from Five Points and the Candler Park Station.
  • Bus 99 departs from the Georgia State Station and King Memorial Station weekdays on alternating trips (weekends just Georgia State) and also at North Avenue weekdays non-peak and all other times at Midtown Station. The King Memorial is located closest to the Georgia State and King Memorial stations.

For more information, see:
10 Atlanta Tourist Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
Exploring the King Memorial Station Area
King Memorial Station Restaurants
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
How to Ride MARTA Buses

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MARTA to Georgia State University

There are three MARTA stations that can get you to the Georgia State University campus: Peachtree Center, Five Points and Georgia State.  Here are the major campus buildings (view campus map) and a recommendation of what rail station you should exit at:

  • Business School:  Five Points
  • School of Policy:  Five Points
  • Natural Science Center: Five Points
  • University Commons: Peachtree Center (Harris Street exit) or bus 3
  • Aderhold: Peachtree Center (Ellis Street exit)
  • Haas Hall/Standard Building: Peachtree Center (Ellis Street exit)
  • Law School: Georgia State or bus 155 or 186
  • Rec Center/Sports Arena: Georgia State or bus 155 or 186
  • Student/University Center: Georgia State
  • Alumni Hall: Georgia State
  • Classroom South: Georgia State or bus 155 or 186
  • Lofts: Georgia State
  • Library: Georgia State or bus 155 or 186
  • One Park Place: Five Points
  • College of Education: Five Points or bus 155 or 186
  • Sparks/Kell Hall/A&H: Five Points or Georgia State or bus 155 or 186
  • General Classroom Building: Five Points or Georgia State or bus 155 or 186

Bus 3 also travels through the campus with a stop

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MARTA to Turner Field

Most people going to a Braves Game take the Braves Shuttle. However, you can walk or take other buses.  The closest MARTA station to Turner Field is actually the Georgia State station on the blue/green rail line.  Walking time is about 25 minutes.  From the station, turn left on Piedmont Avenue  and walk south toward the Capitol.

Bus 55 and bus 32 depart from the Five Points Station and also go to Turner Field.   Plan ahead and look at the bus schedules online to know departure times, or use Google Maps on your smartphone for trip information and next arriving bus when going to or leaving the game.

For more information, see:
How to Ride the Braves Shuttle
Navigating the Five Points Station
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
5 Common Mistakes Made By Braves Game MARTA Riders

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MARTA to the Braves Shuttle

The Braves Shuttle departs outside of Kenny’s Alley at Underground Atlanta, about equally distant from the Five Points and Georgia State stations (see area map).

If you exit at Georgia State, turn left on Piedmont Avenue toward the Capitol, then turn right at the first street (Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) and walk about a block to reach the back entrance to Underground Atlanta.

If you exit at Five Points, just follow the signs to street level/Braves Shuttle once you exit the train.  You need to be more careful of signage if you are coming from the north or south rail lines, as not all escalators go up to street level.  An entrance to Underground Atlanta is near the Peachtree Street station exit.  Just keep following the signs through Underground to reach the shuttle.

If you exit your train to the outside of the platform you’ll find the elevators, so if you are with a bike, have a stroller or wheelchair, be sure to exit on the outside platforms and avoid the center platform.

The station has plenty of signs directing patrons to the shuttles once you reach street level.  Take the Peachtree Street exit out of the station, then walk through Underground Atlanta to get to the shuttle pick up.  If you need an elevator, take the Peachtree Street exit completely out of the station, cross over Peachtree and there will be a pavilion on the corner with an elevator down to Underground Atlanta.

For more information, see:
How to Ride the Braves Shuttle
Navigating the Five Points Station
Navigating the Georgia State Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
5 Common Mistakes Made By Braves Game MARTA Riders

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