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Test drive: MARTA's new rapid bus line

The route runs from South Downtown to the Atlanta Beltline's Southeast Trail.

Transit

MARTA&#x27;s long-awaited <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bus rapid transit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/01/21/marta-bus-rapid-transit-camera-enforcement" data-vars-content-id="a7ba0191-d094-4e37-b9d0-d57eb2930a61" data-vars-headline="Test drive: MARTA&#x27;s new rapid bus line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/01/21/marta-bus-rapid-transit-camera-enforcement" target="_self">bus rapid transit</a> route from South Downtown to the Atlanta Beltline&#x27;s Southeast Trail is up and running. <ul><li>And even in its unfinished first phase, it&#x27;s a fast and easy ride.</li></ul>

Kemp declares state of emergency over South Georgia wildfires

91 counties in central and south Georgia are under a burn ban through May 22.

Wildfires

Ninety-one counties are under a state of emergency as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wildfires" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2026/04/13/georgia-wildfires-increasing-la-nina-drought-hurricane-helene-debris" data-vars-content-id="b62e6df4-47d6-433b-a5ac-893f196a93e7" data-vars-headline="Kemp declares state of emergency over South Georgia wildfires" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2026/04/13/georgia-wildfires-increasing-la-nina-drought-hurricane-helene-debris" target="_self">wildfires</a> continue to burn in South Georgia.Why it matters: The state of emergency declared by Gov. Brian Kemp, which runs for 30 days, allows agencies to deploy resources to affected areas.

Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott dies after decades in politics

Scott served nearly 25 years in Congress and decades in Georgia politics.

News

Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott of Georgia has died at age 80 after more than five decades in public office, his staff announced Wednesday.Driving the news: Scott served in Congress for more than two decades and had qualified to run for his 13th consecutive term representing the south metro Atlanta district.<ul><li>His health was a growing concern for colleagues in recent years, and he was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ousted from his leadership role" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/16/angie-craig-david-scott-steering-agriculture-democrats" data-vars-content-id="4cbe02aa-a1f7-47db-b3e8-469c7710ab1e" data-vars-headline="Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott dies after decades in politics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/16/angie-craig-david-scott-steering-agriculture-democrats" target="_self">ousted from his leadership role</a> on the House Agriculture Committee after the 2024 election. He was the committee&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first Black chairman" data-vars-click-url="https://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399460" data-vars-content-id="4cbe02aa-a1f7-47db-b3e8-469c7710ab1e" data-vars-headline="Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott dies after decades in politics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399460" target="_blank">first Black chairman</a>.</li></ul>

Georgia Tech turns dorms into World Cup stays

With 500,000 visitors expected, Tech is offering $237-a-night rooms near Atlanta's Fan Zone.

Georgia Tech is joining your neighbors (and maybe you) and getting in on the FIFA World Cup <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="home-sharing bandwagon" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2026/04/10/airbnb-fifa-world-cup-rentals-cost" data-vars-content-id="a9433540-7fc5-4044-a199-4b1373b35f5d" data-vars-headline="Georgia Tech turns dorms into World Cup stays" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2026/04/10/airbnb-fifa-world-cup-rentals-cost" target="_self">home-sharing bandwagon</a>.Why it matters: Atlanta&#x27;s host committee expects hundreds of thousands of people to visit the city during <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the six-week tournament" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/06/12/2026-fifa-world-cup-atlanta" data-vars-content-id="a9433540-7fc5-4044-a199-4b1373b35f5d" data-vars-headline="Georgia Tech turns dorms into World Cup stays" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/06/12/2026-fifa-world-cup-atlanta" target="_self">the six-week tournament</a>, which starts on June 11.<ul><li>Those visitors need a place to sleep. As with college students, sometimes anywhere will suffice.</li></ul>

How to explore the best of the Carolina coast

Discover a historic riverfront city and three unique island vibes all in one easy trip.

Travel

Beach vacations were the most popular type of trip through 2025, and experts anticipate demand for sunny getaways won&#x27;t let up this year.<ul><li>But scroll through your feed in July and it&#x27;s the same snapshot over and over again — one stretch of sand, one seafood shack, one boardwalk. 🥱</li></ul>What you need to know: Wilmington, NC &amp; Island Beaches offers something different, less than an hour and a half flight away from Atlanta.Three distinct beaches— each with its own history and personality — sit just minutes from a historic riverfront city, creating a coastal experience tailored to your distinct vacation vibe.

Hartsfield-Jackson expects to see over 8.3M passengers in April

The airport said Friday, April 3 will be one of its busiest travel days.

The world&#x27;s busiest airport projects over 8.3 million passengers will walk through its terminals and concourses throughout April.The latest: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport predicts Friday, April 3 will be one of its busiest travel days ever recorded, the airport said Wednesday in a press release.

DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta

TSA officers who are working are not being paid due to the shutdown.

Roughly 41% of TSA agents did not report to work at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security told Axios.Why it matters: Along with the hourslong security lines at airports across the country, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="skyrocketing prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/20/iran-war-flight-prices-air-travel-tips-cheaper" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/20/iran-war-flight-prices-air-travel-tips-cheaper" target="_self">skyrocketing prices</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="safety concerns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/02/03/plane-crash-black-box-investigation-cockpit-recorder" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/02/03/plane-crash-black-box-investigation-cockpit-recorder" target="_self">safety concerns</a>, a partial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/government-shutdown-dhs-democrats-trump" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/government-shutdown-dhs-democrats-trump" target="_self">government shutdown</a> and a spike <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in oil prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-oil-trump-hormuz-strait-threat" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-oil-trump-hormuz-strait-threat" target="_self">in oil prices</a> are fueling a &quot;spring of hell for air travelers,&quot; Axios&#x27; Alex Fitzpatrick <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/travel-delays-shutdown-security-airfare-prices" data-vars-content-id="249d77e2-2899-45b9-9b8d-b631a97e0549" data-vars-headline="DHS: 41% of TSA agents called out of work on Sunday in Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/travel-delays-shutdown-security-airfare-prices" target="_self">reports</a>.

Atlanta airport TSA lines stretch for hours amid shutdown

With nearly 40% of TSA staff out, ATL travelers were told to arrive four to five hours early.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist short-staffed TSA officers starting today at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Mayor Andre Dickens said.Why it matters: The deployment by President Trump thrusts the very agency that sparked the shutdown with its conduct in Minnesota into the nation&#x27;s airports to deal with the consequences, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios&#x27; Andrew Pantazi reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/trump-ice-agents-airports-tsa-dhs-shutdown" data-vars-content-id="e45ad5fe-4d1e-4d03-bcf0-baa713b47834" data-vars-headline="Atlanta airport TSA lines stretch for hours amid shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/trump-ice-agents-airports-tsa-dhs-shutdown" target="_self">Axios&#x27; Andrew Pantazi reports</a>.

Stat du jour: Atlanta airport traffic snarled

Storms, a checkpoint closure and TSA shortages have slowed Atlanta's airport to a crawl this week.

<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">3,053</h2>Total number of canceled and delayed flights flying in and out of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport since Monday morning, according to Flight Aware.Zoom in: Awful weather, a security checkpoint closure and TSA <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="staffing shortages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/12/tsa-dhs-shutdown-airports-donations" data-vars-content-id="eb025ab3-9bee-476b-89b3-cfcd7160e650" data-vars-headline="Stat du jour: Atlanta airport traffic snarled" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/12/tsa-dhs-shutdown-airports-donations" target="_self">staffing shortages</a> related to the partial government shutdown have slowed the world&#x27;s busiest airport to a crawl.Of note: On Tuesday, airport officials asked travelers who are taking a domestic flight to use the domestic terminals.<ul><li>Word has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="apparently gotten out" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/jisaacraymond/status/2033920464632811697?s=20" data-vars-content-id="eb025ab3-9bee-476b-89b3-cfcd7160e650" data-vars-headline="Stat du jour: Atlanta airport traffic snarled" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/jisaacraymond/status/2033920464632811697?s=20" target="_blank">apparently gotten out</a> about Hartsfield-Jackson&#x27;s best kept secret: passing through TSA in the international terminal and riding the Plane Train is a great way to skip gridlock in the domestic terminal.</li></ul>State of play: Airline CEOs including Delta Air Lines&#x27; Ed Bastain have called on Congress to end the shutdown.

ATL predicts over 4 million travelers for Thanksgiving holiday

The Atlanta airport projects its peak travel days will be Sunday, Nov. 30 and Monday, Dec. 1.

Holidays

The world&#x27;s busiest airport says it expects to see more than four million travelers throughout the Thanksgiving holiday period.Why it matters: Pack your patience and arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at least two and a half hours in advance for domestic flights and three hours before international travel.

Atlanta airport prepares for disruptions as FAA cuts flights

ATL is among 40 "high traffic" U.S. airports where the Federal Aviation Administration has planned to reduce 10% of flights in response to the government shutdown, according to the AP.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is bracing for a likely <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="10% cut" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/06/flights-canceled-airports-shutdown-thanksgiving" data-vars-content-id="ed8ee843-5d0a-4ef9-9c6f-3ffbc73c434b" data-vars-headline="Atlanta airport prepares for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/06/flights-canceled-airports-shutdown-thanksgiving" target="_self">10% cut</a> in air traffic, as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="staffing shortages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" data-vars-content-id="ed8ee843-5d0a-4ef9-9c6f-3ffbc73c434b" data-vars-headline="Atlanta airport prepares for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" target="_self">staffing shortages</a> linked to the government shutdown <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="snarl travel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/02/flight-delays-staffing-shortages-government-shutdown" data-vars-content-id="ed8ee843-5d0a-4ef9-9c6f-3ffbc73c434b" data-vars-headline="Atlanta airport prepares for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/02/flight-delays-staffing-shortages-government-shutdown" target="_self">snarl travel</a> at airports nationwide.Why it matters: The move is expected to bring delays and flight cancellations — and more cuts could follow as the busy Thanksgiving travel season nears.

Delta unveils spacious new Sky Club at ATL

Delta debuts a 24,000-square-foot lounge with runway views, buffet bar and 6 soundproof booths

Travelers flying in and out of Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have a bigger Sky Club starting today.Driving the news: This morning, the airline opens the doors to its eighth Sky Club in the world&#x27;s busiest airport. <ul><li>The 24,000-square-foot lounge with more than 500 seats — the most of Delta&#x27;s Sky Clubs at Hartsfield-Jackson — is Atlanta&#x27;s first new lounge since 2016.</li></ul>

Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta

A mountain retreat, a charming river city and a small Southern town

Go north, go south, go somewhere. Might we propose one small but mighty city, a mountain retreat and a postcard-perfect small town?Why it matters: These overnight escapes have charm and reasons to stick around — and are just far enough away to feel you&#x27;ve escaped Atlanta without ruing the ride home.The bottom line: Yes, springtime might be the best time in Atlanta but an occasional absence makes the heart for home grow fonder.<ul><li>Pack up and get going, road warrior.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🥾 Chattanooga, Tennessee</h2> ⏱ ~Two hours northwest of AtlantaWhy go: A mammoth river, towering mountains and a charming and revitalized downtown.Do this: Explore the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bluff View Art District" data-vars-click-url="https://bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com/" target="_blank">Bluff View Art District</a>, head underground at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Raccoon Mountain Caverns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.raccoonmountain.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.raccoonmountain.com/" target="_blank">Raccoon Mountain Caverns</a> and hike Lookout Mountain&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Guild-Hardy Trail" data-vars-click-url="https://lookoutmountainconservancy.org/explore/guild-hardy-trail/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://lookoutmountainconservancy.org/explore/guild-hardy-trail/" target="_blank">Guild-Hardy Trail</a>.Eat here: Eat Gong Bao chicken with dan dan noodles at Ernest Chinese followed by gelato at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Milk &amp; Honey" data-vars-click-url="https://www.milkandhoneychattanooga.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.milkandhoneychattanooga.com/" target="_blank">Milk &amp; Honey</a> or a cocktail at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Unknown Caller" data-vars-click-url="https://www.unknowncallerbar.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.unknowncallerbar.com/" target="_blank">Unknown Caller</a>, a speakeasy bar.Side stop: Hop off I-75 in Dalton for a slice at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cyra&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cyrasrestaurant.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cyrasrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Cyra&#x27;s</a> or one of the city&#x27;s excellent authentic Mexican restaurants.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🏘️ Madison, Georgia</h2>⏱ ~1.5 hours east of AtlantaWhy go: From the downtown shops and restaurants to the avenues lined with antebellum homes, it&#x27;s the quintessential Southern town.Do this: Tour <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Heritage Hall" data-vars-click-url="https://mchistorical.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mchistorical.com/" target="_blank">Heritage Hall</a>, a potentially haunted mansion dating to the early 1800s, and shop for lamps and vintage goods at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="In High Cotton" data-vars-click-url="https://www.inhighcottonga.com" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.inhighcottonga.com" target="_blank">In High Cotton</a>.Eat here: Enjoy modern Southern fare inside a former cotton warehouse at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Town 220" data-vars-click-url="https://www.town220.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.town220.com/" target="_blank">Town 220</a> and go British-inspired gastropub at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hart &amp; Crown Tavern" data-vars-click-url="https://mad-hospitality.com/hart-and-crown-tavern/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mad-hospitality.com/hart-and-crown-tavern/" target="_blank">Hart &amp; Crown Tavern</a>.Side stop: Buy a chicken biscuit at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Farmview Market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.farmviewmarket.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.farmviewmarket.com/" target="_blank">Farmview Market</a> in Rutledge.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🏔️ Clayton, Georgia</h2> ⏱ ~Two hours northeast of AtlantaWhy go: The mellow northeast Georgia mountain town serves up outdoor activities, stunning views and farm-to-table food.Do this: Hike <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tallulah Gorge State Park" data-vars-click-url="https://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge" target="_blank">Tallulah Gorge State Park</a>, sip wine at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tiger Mountain Vineyards" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tigerwine.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tigerwine.com/" target="_blank">Tiger Mountain Vineyards</a> and meet local hikers and travelers at outfitter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wander North Georgia" data-vars-click-url="https://wandernorthgeorgia.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wandernorthgeorgia.com/" target="_blank">Wander North Georgia</a>.Eat here: Enjoy banana bread French toast at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Rusty Bike" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/TheRustyBikeCafe/reviews" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRustyBikeCafe/reviews" target="_blank">The Rusty Bike</a> and visit <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fortify Kitchen &amp; Bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fortifyclayton.com/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fortifyclayton.com/" target="_blank">Fortify Kitchen &amp; Bar</a> for locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus.Side stop: Snap a photo and grab a snack at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The General Store" data-vars-click-url="https://tallulahpoint.net/" data-vars-content-id="d771a6ea-04cf-4740-b5ab-ff15fa4cb3ba" data-vars-headline="Three weekend not-super-far escapes from Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tallulahpoint.net/" target="_blank">The General Store</a> in Tallulah Falls, a roadside shop with cliffside views.

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