Marta

MARTA cop Robert Waldo" "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."  - Edmond Burke A little more than two weeks ago in Atlanta a white police officer shot and killed a young black man. The shooting occurred after a fight broke out between a large group of young black youth and a smaller group of about five young men. Reports say the fight occurred in front of a MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) station near the Georgia Dome. MARTA...Read Full Story

“I take a look at Hester’s book, still closed on her finger. A good way to size up people.” – Walker Percy, Love in the Ruins (1971) To have an idea of what people are thinking about, I pay attention to the books they read while riding mass transit. Such an exercise of indiscreet voyeurism, however, is not as easy as it sounds. When you ride public transportation (at least in Atlanta), it’s better to keep your eyes and your business to yourself to avoid trouble, though I have rarely seen an...Read Full Story

The four defendants in the case would have to stand trial again if their arguments are acceptedRead Full Story

The four defendants in the case would have to stand trial again if their arguments are acceptedRead Full Story

His three friends, who are thought to have helped dispose of the body have been found not guilty.Read Full Story

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has been trended now because of its cancellation of operation on Tuesday. The MARTA Bus Lines cancels their service on Tuesday, as according to some reports. Well, I guess, you do not have to worry about it but hope that if the transit will really pursue the cancellation, hope it will not be more than a day. A hope for every user of the said Bus Lines must consider other option and pray that things will be going to be settle very soon with the...Read Full Story

Tuesday was the last day of the trial and the case is now ready for judgementRead Full Story

The juvenile who was found guilty of covering up her death has said in court that he did not help to dump the bodyRead Full Story

Marta's parents spoke of their suffering and their desperation to find her body in court on MondayRead Full Story

The provincial court has however ordered him to compensate the state for the search for Marta's bodyRead Full Story