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Macon’s Rail Future at a Crossroads | Macon News
Macon’s future hangs in the balance as Georgia’s DOT weighs passenger rail routes between Atlanta and Savannah — and locals are rallying to make sure Macon isn’t left out. With a key survey deadline looming on August sixth, community leaders, including former Mayor Robert Reichert and Commissioner Stanley Stewart, are urging residents to speak up. They argue that using existing tracks through Macon — with speeds up to 120 mph — is both practical and affordable, offering a lifeline for downtown revitalization, economic growth, and environmental benefits by reducing car traffic. This…
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