Metro Atlanta commuters already feel it, now the data confirms it. Interchanges like I-285 at I-85 and I-20 at I-285 rank among the worst bottlenecks in the country, creating daily frustration for drivers and major delays for freight traffic. Local lawmakers are expected to meet Friday to discuss possible solutions to the congestion problem.
Meanwhile, school lunch isn’t what it used to be. Fulton County Schools is letting students help decide next year’s menu through its 8th Annual Student Choice Food Challenge. Students sampled everything from Cajun pasta and cheesy enchilada bake to sushi rolls and strawberry pancake puff, and the winning dishes could land on trays this fall.
And finally, a routine traffic stop turned into a life-saving moment. In Cobb County, a police officer helped deliver a baby on the side of the road after a family realized they wouldn’t make it to the hospital in time. Guided by a calm 911 operator, the officer performed chest compressions when the newborn wasn’t breathing. Mom and baby are now healthy, and a family has an unforgettable birth story.