Amanda Andrews
@5280Andrews
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UNCo Alumna | GPB Reporter | 1920đź’™| her/she
Atlanta
Joined February 2017
#BIketober: Earlier this month, ATLDOT joined @BurgessPeterson's "bike bus" and "walking school bus." These groups are helping connect the community, get more kids on bikes, and build safe transportation habits. Learn more from @GPBNews' @5280Andrews at https://t.co/c77v165uM5.
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State leaders gathered for the groundbreaking of the 2000-acre Rivian electric vehicle factory east of Atlanta. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports on the ceremony: https://t.co/XX9eq2PYSO
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank (@ACFB) opened a food center in Adamsville to meet the rising demand. GPB’s @5280Andrews reports on the grand opening. More 🗞️ https://t.co/ks8QTg91HU
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Great news, Cascade neighbors! ICYMI, Cascade Rd is now fully reopened to traffic in both directions after months of hard work and major construction improvements. We truly appreciate your patience during the closure and detours. Enjoy a fully open and steadily improving Cascade!
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MARTA has reopened the escalator at Vine City Station at the completion of investigations and inspections after an overloading of the unit resulted in several injuries. Learn more: https://t.co/CiiT1IcO5f
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@PamelaKirkland @5280Andrews @savpod @EllenEldridge27 @NABJ For more of our reporting on BioLab, listen to the first season of GPB's podcast, 'Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story,' ahead of the second season, coming soon!
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When a chemical fire broke out at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia in 2024, a plume of smoke blanketed the area, triggering evacuations and urgent warnings to stay indoors. But for many...
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Congratulations to GPB's @PamelaKirkland, @5280Andrews, @savpod, and @EllenEldridge27 for their @NABJ Award in the 'Radio–News: Series' category 🎉 Their reporting: 'A Fire at the Conyers BioLab and the Black Community Left to Breathe It In,' earned them the recognition.
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High speed rail service between Atlanta and Savannah would provide numerous benefits Please take the survey and let your opinions be counted
Heads up, #ATL: GDOT wants your 2 cents about potential Atlanta-to-Savannah train.
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Meet Kevin Randolph aka “BeltLine Kevin,” Atlanta’s beloved rollerblader spreading positivity and joy through music. His infectious enthusiasm has earned him a mural on the Eastside Trail, celebrating his decade-long contribution to the city's spirit.
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'Meet BeltLine Kevin, the rollerblading legend of the Atlanta BeltLine. This joyful figure spreads positivity and unity, earning a mural in his honor.'
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Head's up, Atlanta! We may experience heavier traffic as the city hosts @FIFACWC 2025 club matches. We encourage you to ride public transit as much as possible, especially on Tuesday and other game days. #AtlantaTraffic #ATLTraffic #FIFACWC
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BREAKING: The U.S. government says 247,000 people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the most in eight months.
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Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months last week but remain historically low despite growing uncertainty about how tariffs could impact the broader economy.
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens recently stated there will be Beltline rail. However, he said the project will begin in a part of town yet to see a Beltline boom: Atlanta's south side. https://t.co/720NWT3Eqq
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Atlanta officials said the city supports light rail on the Beltline, but the project will be shifted to build it in South Atlanta instead of the original east side plan.
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Congratulations to GPB's very own, @PamelaKirkland for taking home the 2025 Atlanta Press Club Award of Excellence in Reporting on Civil and Human Rights 🎊 Keep up the great work! Read her award winning story ⬇️ https://t.co/pQmtR58o1n
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Thousands of demonstrators on the streets of Downtown Atlanta Saturday. They’re protesting the Trump Administration.
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More Marta has to pay for “more” not just for regular “Marta” services The new MARTA report is an attempt to rewrite history and rewind mistakes that have been made. I agree with @andreforatlanta and stand by the original City audit
More MARTA report: fund shortchanged $865K, not $70M as city audit claimed
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BREAKING: On a MARTA Board Meeting, Courtney English, Chief Policy Officer and Senior Advisor to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, confirmed that the City of Atlanta will kill the Streetcar East Extension, but build BeltLine Rail on the Southside trail. https://t.co/17IC4q2vnT
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WATCH: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens defended himself and other city leaders who are on the backend of allegations of criminal wrongdoing. We spoke with him 1-on-1 in the latest development from the Office of the Inspector General. A lot to still unpack here. @ATLNewsFirst
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BREAKING: Atlanta’s Inspector General Shannon Manigault says she will resign amid a fierce battle with the Dickens administration over how much power the office has to investigate corruption. #atlpol
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At today's State of MARTA, we unveiled bold plans to modernize and expand our system, including the debut of the CQ400 railcars, high-tech train control systems, zero-emission buses, and a NextGen Bus Network for faster, more reliable service. With new fare payment upgrades,
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