MARTA CEO Steps Down

Collie Greenwood, a Canadian citizen who is CEO and General Manager of MARTA, has resigned due to personal matters and complications with his immigration status, following the expiration of his work permit on June 18. He has opted for early retirement while awaiting his Green Card.

“Mr. Greenwood’s Canadian visa is valid, and he remains in this country legally awaiting imminent delivery of his Green Card,” MARTA said in a statement.

MARTA’s board will pay out the remainder of his contract, with Chief Customer Experience Officer Rhonda Allen named acting CEO.

His departure comes at a critical time for MARTA, which is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and working to recover ridership post-pandemic amid a $2.7 billion transit expansion plan.

  King’s Hawaiian To Expand Hall County Location

King’s Hawaiian will invest $54 million to expand its 150,000-square-foot Oakwood facility in Hall County, creating over 135 new jobs.

The expansion will bring a new production line to the facility, expected to begin operating in the second quarter of 2026, focused on producing additional flavors of King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Bites.

The decision marks the company’s sixth major expansion in Hall County since launching production there in 2010.

Explosives Found Across Floyd County

A SWAT operation in Rome resulted in three individuals being detained in connection with an investigation into explosive devices found at two locations in Floyd County earlier this week.

The arrests stem from two separate and unrelated explosive-related responses that occurred in Floyd County this week.

On Tuesday, while searching a business on Hull Avenue for a stolen vehicle, Rome police instead discovered explosive materials.

The next day, authorities discovered a stockpile of homemade explosive devices at a Rome man’s residence, leading to a controlled detonation by a bomb squad.

➤ Cherokee County: Twelve men were arrested as part of “Operation Phantom Whisper,” a three‑day multi‑agency child predator sting. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order on Thursday immediately suspending Camilla Mayor Kelvin Owens following his May 28 indictment for election interference and conspiracy to commit election fraud. (More)

➤ Thomasville is investing $11 million to renovate Paradise, Balfour, and Cassidy Parks, adding new playgrounds, walking trails, and more. (See Details)

➤ Marietta: Forty-two vape detectors will be installed in bathrooms across Marietta High School, Marietta Middle School, and the Woods-Wilkins Campus to deter student vaping and enhance campus safety. (More)

➤ Smyrna: A basement fire at a local residence on Debra Drive early Thursday morning revealed hobby rocket fuel and chemicals; no injuries were reported. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Braves traded reliever José Ruiz and cash to the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitcher Dane Dunning. (More)

➤ The Georgia High School Association just amended its bylaws to prevent rapid student athlete transfers within the state. If a player transfers twice after their freshman year, they’ll now have to sit out for a year before playing sports again. (More)

➤ Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones was selected as an injury replacement for tonight’s WNBA All-Star Game, where she’ll face off against her own teammate Allisha Gray. (More)

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➤ U.S. Army Corporal Anthony Konze, who went missing 75 years ago during the Korean War in 1950, received a military burial on Friday in Canton after his remains were identified in late 2024. (More)

➤ UNO Social Club is launching in Atlanta this August, offering themed events with game tables, specialty drinks, and photo opportunities inspired by the iconic card game at select venues. (See Video)

➤ Augusta University’s Camp Discovery, a free weeklong program, held its third annual session, offering women cancer survivors supportive activities, workshops, and opportunities to enhance their quality of life. (See Video)

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