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MARTA Names Jonathan Hunt Permanent CEO

MARTA Names Jonathan Hunt Permanent CEO

MARTA board has named Jonathan Hunt as permanent CEO after a year-long search. Hunt, who was interim, will lead the agency through World Cup preparations. Priorities include transparency, accountability, and boosting ridership. No contract finalized yet; former CEO still being paid through 2027.

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Updated Aug 14, 2026