Top Atlanta news: Mayor orders closure of bars, restaurants, gyms; SRTA reduces service

Top Atlanta news: Mayor orders closure of bars, restaurants, gyms; SRTA reduces servicePhoto: DinTranh, Esq./Flickr
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Published on March 20, 2020

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Mayor orders closure of restaurants, bars, gyms, other gathering spots

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has ordered the closure of all restaurants, bars, nightclubs, private social clubs, fitness centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling alleys and arcades within the city limits to stop the spread of coronavirus. Restaurants will still be allowed to provide drive-thru, take-out and delivery service.

Read the full story on Atlanta INtown.

Grammy-winning artist distributes hand-wash stations

Grammy-winning hip hop recording artist Lecrae joined with a non-profit organization Thursday to assemble and distribute portable hand-washing stations throughout Atlanta in areas with a high density of homeless people.

Read the full story on www.fbherald.com.

SRTA reduces service levels of Xpress transit 

On Monday, the State Road and Tollway Authority will begin reducing service levels of Xpress transit to implement social distancing on the coaches.

Read the full story on www.mdjonline.com.

Overnight lane closures on I-285 in Cobb, Fulton this weekend

The lane closures on I-285 this weekend in Cobb and Fulton counties will be in effect as work continues on the concrete slab rehabilitation project.

Read the full story on www.mdjonline.com.

Grassroots fundraising efforts underway to help Atlanta’s restaurant workforce

A searchable database lists restaurant fundraisers, spreadsheets with gift cards and merchandise links, and charitable donations.

Read the full story on Eater Atlanta.


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