Atlanta’s public transit operator, serving metro area since 1971
George Matthews has been arrested after a 66-year-old rider was stabbed on a MARTA train in Oakland City. Police describe the attack as unprovoked; MARTA notes ongoing security measures as investigations continue. The incident follows a separate recent stabbing near Georgia State Station.
Several unprovoked stabbings and slashes have shaken a major transit hub. Victims describe a chaotic scene as police search for a homeless suspect. Authorities say security will be increased and commuters are urged to stay alert.