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WSBTV Features Connect the Comet

Watch the short video clip from 6/30/2017 featuring Ed McBrayer of the PATH Foundation by clicking here.

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How Do We Connect the Silver Comet Trail? (Video)

The Atlanta Beltline has been transformative where it has been built. Think of connecting the Silver Comet Trail to the BeltLine and what it would do for NW Atlanta. Watch …

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How the Silver Comet Trail Could Connect With The Atlanta Beltline- RiverEdges

Haisten Willis wrote this article for RiverEdges in January 2017. Please follow this link.   .  RLHA president Roberta Cook shown on the unused portion of the Silver Comet line …

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March 16, 2019

  • Silver Comet Trail Extension - Guided Tours

    March 16, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Connect the Comet www.connecthecomet.org
    is partnering with
    The Atlanta Preservation Center http://www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/2019_Phoenix_Flies_Updates_FAQs

    for the annual PHOENIX FLIES EVENT

    at

    Silver Comet Rail Trail
    2840 Plant Atkinson Road SE
    Atlanta, GA 30339

    Saturday, March 16, 11 am–2 pm
    Ongoing guided tours

    INFORMATION
    See the future end point for the proposed
    extension of The Silver Comet Trail and learn
    about the history of the railroad and the train
    which gave the trail its name. CSX has agreed
    to the abandonment and for $10, conveyance
    to the State of Georgia of 2.3 additional miles
    (42 acres) of right of way to Plant Atkinson
    Road. Appropriate for all ages.

    WEATHER
    In the event of inclement weather, check the Connect the
    Comet Facebook page for updates.
    https://www.facebook.com/connectthecomet/

    PARKING
    Park at the parking lot on the north side of Plant
    Atkinson Road nearest Atlanta Road. A short
    walk is involved to the railroad and back. Thank
    you to 7 Bridges to Recovery for the use of their
    parking lot.

    MISSION STATEMENT: Connect The Comet’s goal
    is to realize the extension of the Silver Comet Trail to
    the Atlanta BeltLine for the benefit of all trail users
    and its communities.

    See more details

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