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10/03/2026 · Social Circle
Democrats Modify Voter Registration Trends in Seven States
A recent analysis indicates that Democrats either reversed or slowed a decline in voter registrations across seven key states over the last year. This trend follows previous decreases in the party's registered voter count.
Tennessee Inmate Receives Two Doses of Lethal Drug, Survives Execution Attempt
A Tennessee death row inmate, Christa Pike, survived an execution attempt after receiving two doses of a lethal drug. Details regarding the incident have emerged through reporting.
10/03/2026
Supreme Court Term Opens with Administration Cases
The Supreme Court begins its new term, which includes several cases concerning the administration's policies. The court has previously ruled against the administration in some instances, while also upholding its position in others.
10/03/2026
ACC Aligns with Big 12, Big Ten on 24-Team CFP Expansion
The ACC publicly backed a 24-team College Football Playoff, joining the Big 12 and Big Ten. This move creates a united stance among three major conferences regarding future playoff expansion and revenue distribution. The SEC now faces pressure to respond to this coordinated proposal.
10/03/2026
Avalanche Advance to Western Conference Final with Overtime Victory
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime, securing their spot in the Western Conference Final. Brett Kulak scored the game-winning goal 3:52 into the extra period after Nathan MacKinnon tied the game late in regulation.
10/03/2026
Jazz Owner Addresses 2026 NBA Draft Trade Rumor
The Jazz, holders of the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, have acknowledged trade discussions regarding the top selection. Owner Ryan Smith confirmed the team's consideration of all options to secure prospect AJ Dybantsa.
10/03/2026
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Joint Agency Data Acquisition and Management Program - GDOT Program Overview In 2021, the Georgia Department of Transportation and Atlanta Regional Commission officially launched a collaborative effort to identify, specify, manage, and purchase large datasets and analytics platforms. To ensure appropriate collaboration, the Program consists of representatives selected by a range of administrators from key GDOT divisions and ARC. Members include the GDOT Offices of Planning, Program Delivery, Transportation Data, and Traffic Operations as well as the ARC teams of Modeling, Performance Analysis and Monitoring, and Regional Planning. Recognitions & Awards The Joint Agency Data Acquisition and Management Program has received several recognitions and awards for it's commitment to foster data alliances and development of tools that enhance innovation throughout Georgia. Learn More GDOT/ARC Big Data Program Quarterly Newsletter This report will serve as a newsletter that will be updated quarterly showing high level metrics about the program (# of Active Users, # of New Users, # of Queries made, # of Participating Agencies) in addition to a What's New section where new features, updates, roadmaps are briefly described. All the data in this report is requested from each data provider of the program and manually entered as of now. Also included is an Upcoming Trainings, Webinars & Workshops section which is also being requested from the data providers. Latest Newsletter Big Data Resources Obtain Data Access Data Validation Report Dashboard GDOT DataResources Traffic Volume Traffic Signal Metrics Crash Data The Eastern Transportation Coalition Homepage Transportation Data Marketplace & Validation Program Request Affiliate Membership to TETC ImageryProgram Obtain Access to Imagery Program Resources, FAQs, and Trainings Analytics Tools, Resources, and Trainings Helpful Resources Data, Tool, and Resource Overview Start Guides Planner and Modelers GDOT/ARC Data Validation Reports Dashboard This report is a digitized compilation of publicly accessible data validation studies. These studies validate the quality of various datasets used as part of the Transportation Data Marketplace. GDOT and ARC utilize data from this marketplace for traffic engineering studies, traffic operations, etc. The purpose of this dashboard is to take these validation studies and deliver their results in a more digestible format without need to read through the lengthy reports. View Dashboard Awards FY 2025 2024 GA ITE Idea Sharing Award This award recognizes those individuals of the section who have shared successful ideas they have implemented with their peers. Recipients shall be a member of the Georgia Section and have presented their idea at a regularly scheduled Section meeting during the award calendar year. 2023 Innovation: Outside the Construction Box Award GDOT and ARC formed a perpetual and collaborative agreement to provide access to regional and local datasets to local governments and stakeholders throughout the state of Georgia, resulting in a savings of approximately 3 million dollars across the state in the first year of the agreement. 2024 Award for Emerging Trends and Technologies GDOT was recognized for implementing TSMO strategies and tools that leverage existing infrastructure to increase safety and reliability. 2024 TSMO Award GDOT along with Atlanta Regional Council was honored for building a regional data alliances to drive industry-wide innovation. Local Government Award2024 ITS World Congress – Dubai The award recognized Georgia DOT and the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for the Georgia Joint Agency Transportation Data Acquisition and Management Program. Program Member Responsibilities The members of the program are responsible for the following: Developing, maintaining, and updating an interagency program charter Developing, maintaining, and updating guidelines and/or policy recommendations for data acquisitions that include but are not limited to the following: Licensing requirements for personnel, interagency, and consultant usage Data use and publishing permissions Interagency gap analyses and best value assessments Developing and updating an annual budget Contacts Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information about the Joint Agency Data Acquisition and Management Program. Contact Us
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With over 4,600 miles of active rail lines, Georgia has the largest rail network in the Southeast. Georgia’s location provides direct rail access to the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States. Are you driving between Atlanta and Savannah? Take Our Survey GDOT is studying the potential for passenger rail service between Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, and we want your feedback. Share your travel preferences for the Atlanta to Savannah Passenger Rail Project! The public comment period runs from July 6 until August 6, 2026. TAKE SURVEY Georgia DOT’s Intermodal Division conducts planning and project development for freight, passenger, and commuter rail operations within the state, and the development of the State Rail Plan, which identifies long-range freight and passenger needs. Atlanta to Savannah Intercity Passenger Rail Railroad Crossing Safety Atlanta to Charlotte Atlanta to Chattanooga State Rail Plan Georgia Freight Rail Program Georgia Freight Rail Program This freight rail funding program is designed to enhance state investment in freight rail for public benefit. Both Class 1 and Short line rail lines are eligible. View Program Info Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. View Fact Sheet FY22 CRISI Grants NOFO Webinar Georgia Railroad Map NOTE: Due to large file size, this map may take several seconds to load in the browser. Mobile device users may experience extremely long load times. We recommend viewing this map on a laptop or desktop machine. Default Plans & Reports High Speed Rail Planning Rail Report High Speed Rail Planning Services Report:- Atlanta-Birmingham: Final Draft High Speed Rail Planning Services Report: Atlanta-Macon-Jacksonville: Final Draft High Speed Rail Planning Services Report: Final Draft Program Standard – Rail Transit Safety & Security: Revision 16 View Properties Workflows Download a Copy Create Document Workspace Send Email By the Numbers 4,600 Active Rail Miles 465 GDOT Active Miles 28 Freight Railroads 5 Tourist Rail Operations 4 Amtrak Routes 2 Deepwater Ports Freight Rail Georgia boasts one of the most extensive freight rail systems in the U.S. that transports more than 196 million tons of freight. The railroad system in Georgia includes 28 freight railroads, including two Class I railroads – Norfolk Southern and CSX, as well as the largest intermodal facility on the East Coast. Mainline (Class 1) Track Mileage (3,631) Estimated Track Route Mileage RAILROAD COMPANY MILES Norfolk Southern1930 CSX Transportation1626 Shortline Track Mileage (1,012) Estimated Track Route Mileage RAILROAD COMPANY MILES The Athens Branch (ABR)19 Chattahoochee Bay (CBR)2 Chattahoochee Industrial (CIRR)16 Chattooga & Chickamauga (CCKY)68 First Coast Railroad (FCRD)68 Fulton County Railway (FCR)55 Georgia Central (GCR)152 Georgia & Florida Railway (GFRR)232 Georgia Midlands (GMR)78 Georgia Northeastern (GNRR)100 Georgia Southwestern (GSWR)221 Georgia Woodlands (GWRC)17 Golden Isles Terminal (GITM)19 Great Walton (GRWR)36 Hartwell (HRT)58 Heart of Georgia (HOG)226 Louisville & Wadley (LW)10 Riceboro Southern (RSOR)19 Saint Mary's (SM)18 Saint Mary's West Railroad (SMWR)23 Sandersville (SAN)13 Savannah Port Terminal (SAPT)10 CaterParrott Railnet, LLC (CPR)78 Passenger Rail The Georgia Rail Passenger Program consists of a comprehensive plan for two distinct kinds of rail transportation: commuter and intercity trains, and proposed high-speed rail systems. Intercity Rail Daily passenger rail service in Georgia is served by four Amtrak routes, three of which serve coastal Georgia, the Palmetto, Silver Meteor, and Silver Star. The Palmetto operates between New York and Savannah, while the Silver Star and Silver Meteor operate between New York and Miami. Each of the three coastal trains stop in Savannah, and the Silver Star adds a stop in Jesup. North Georgia is served by Amtrak’s Crescent route, which travels between New Orleans and New York City with stops in Atlanta, Gainesville, and Toccoa. High-Speed Rail In partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration and neighboring states, Georgia is exploring opportunities for high-speed rail along the federally-designated Southeast Corridor. More information about this multi-state effort can be found on the Southeast Corridor project website: https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/rail/projects/southeast-corridor/Pages/default.aspx.
FY 2025 Transit Call For Projects
The FY 2025 Call for Projects for transit funding is now open for the following Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) programs: Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program Section 5304 Statewide Planning Program Section 5307 Formula Grants for Small Urban Transit Program Section 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program Section 5311(f) Formula Grants for Intercity Bus Program Section 5339 Formula Grants for Program Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investments Program Eligible recipients include states and federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local government authorities, nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation services. Eligible activities include planning, operating, and capital assistance, job access and reverse commute projects, mobility management activities, and the acquisition of public transportation services. Applications are due September 30, 2023. Applications will be submitted to the Blackcat Transit Management System. Blackcat login invitations were sent to transit agencies that contract directly with GDOT as subrecipients. For new applications, please get in touch with your GDOT Transit Project Manager to request access to the system. Application Submittal Application Overview Workshop Video Related News National Rural Transit Day (July 16) Georgia DOT is recognizing the state’s rural transit providers, staff, and riders in celebration of National Rural Transit Day on July 16. Thanks to rural transit providers, Georgians have access to transit in 134 of the state’s 159 counties, with additional counties adding service regularly. Georgia DOT also operates the largest rural transit (5311) subrecipient program in the nation. Our goal is to ensure all Georgians have access to healthcare, education, shopping, and more through transit options in all Georgia counties. Rural Transit Facts $51.3M Total Federal funds distributed to subrecipient transit providers 1,172,494 Number of rural transit trips taken during FY25 12,577,885 Total number of rural transit trip miles in FY25 112 Number of counties that have rural transit Resources Extra Mile Blog: Celebrating National Rural Transit Day Ahead of the Curve Podcast: Rural Transit
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