As Atlanta honors the late President Jimmy Carter, MARTA is reminding visitors to leave bags and non-essential items behind. Backpacks, purses, and similar items are not allowed on buses or at The Carter Center, as reported by Atlanta News First.
Visitors to The Carter Center have been found with prohibited items, despite clear guidelines. MARTA has reiterated that such items "will be surrendered and not returned." Roads near The Carter Center will remain closed until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. MARTA is offering free bus rides from King Memorial Station. Diaper bags will be subject to search at the center, but they are an exception to the general restriction on bags, as stated by WRDW.
MARTA is adjusting routes due to large crowds at The Carter Center. Bus routes will bypass King Memorial Station, and visitors will need to take a shuttle. "Please expect to wait for prolonged periods of time," MARTA warns. Prohibited items include aerosols, ammunition, and explosives. More details are available online, according to WRDW.
