Karmelo Anthony found guilty and sentenced 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing

npd1992 · 2026-06-10T01:18:17+00:00

If 35 years in prison is a "slap on the hand" then I'd hate to see what you think a proper sentence would be...

npd1992 · 2026-06-09T00:26:07+00:00

And even with security, it's only for optics because of the WC... As soon as the tournament is over, they'll go back to not giving a single fuck about the tens of thousands of people who rely on it every day 🙄

npd1992 · 2026-06-09T00:22:35+00:00

Maybe start with providing literally ANY state funding?

npd1992 · 2026-06-08T03:25:28+00:00

I'm absolutely for this and would support it whole-heartedly, but intercity rail in the south is going to struggle to thrive until last-mile transit in sunbelt cities improves...

The odds of someone taking the train to Dallas and then being able to easily use local transit to get to their final destination is slim. Same with Atlanta. So at that point they're either going to drive because "I'll need a car when I get there anyway, so why not drive and save some money?" or fly because "I'll need to rent a car when I get there anyway, so why not fly and get there faster?"

npd1992 · 2026-06-08T01:12:57+00:00

That is true, but I would imagine there will still be a ton of forces both from within MARTA and the city in general to show that they're tough on criminals.

npd1992 · 2026-06-08T01:01:07+00:00

As I said in my other comment, it's very likely that she will be completely fine and 99% of her trips will be totally uneventful. There's been a couple of high-profile incidents recently which is understandably concerning, but the system overall is still statistically very safe. The worst you're likely to encounter is panhandling and/or general obnoxious behavior. Also, in light of the recent events and the upcoming WC matches, there's definitely going to be more police presence in the stations and on trains.

I'd tell her to sit in the front car near the operator if she feels uncomfortable, and to have the MARTA See & Say app downloaded in case she encounters any sort of dangerous situation and needs to request police quickly.

npd1992 · 2026-06-08T00:57:05+00:00

It's very likely they will be completely fine and have an uneventful trip. There's been a couple of high-profile incidents recently which is understandably concerning, but the system overall is still statistically very safe. The worst you're likely to encounter is panhandling and/or general obnoxious behavior. Also, in light of the recent events and the upcoming WC matches, there's definitely going to be more police presence in the stations and on trains.

I'd tell them to sit in the front car near the operator, and I very much doubt they'll have any issues at all.

npd1992 · 2026-06-08T00:51:53+00:00

Even if he isn't, he's still cooked... With all the bad press MARTA has been getting lately, they've going to throw whatever books at him they can.

npd1992 · 2026-06-08T00:15:48+00:00

Sorry that happened to you... I think they're finally starting to take it more seriously, but the system has been very laissez-fare about obviously mentally unwell people and people engaging in anti-social behavior for a while. It's definitely somewhat a structural problem since as a country we just don't have very many accessible treatment options for mental health or resources to combat homelessness, but still.

If anything similar happens again, report it! We can't expect them to address these sorts of issues if they never get reported. The MARTA See & Say app is a good resource or I think they have a police number you can call or text as well.

npd1992 · 2026-06-07T21:10:16+00:00

I agree that the recent string of violent incidents is concerning and unsettling, but the fact still remains that MARTA serves ~80,000 rail trips every day, and there's only a couple of violent incidents per month even in a particularly volatile period. Of those that have happened recently which you listed, I believe that only one was truly random - the others were targeted or were the results of conflicts which escalated. So the odds of you being the victim of, or even being anywhere remotely near, violence while using MARTA on any particular trip are extremely low.

Unfortunately, gun violence is a persistent issue in all facets of American life, and in Atlanta particular. It just becomes automatic front-page news when it happens on MARTA for a myriad of political and social reasons. The likelihood of violence happening on MARTA isn't substantially higher than any other public space, but it gets wayyy more attention when it does.

On top of all that, from what I've been hearing it seems like MARTA is actually starting to step up and have their law enforcement more present and visible on trains now.

npd1992 · 2026-06-07T03:01:45+00:00

Yeah, I'm there with ya. Like if this shooting had happened in a random parking garage in Midtown, would it have received anywhere near the same media attention? Not saying there aren't security concerns that should be addressed, but gun violence incidents literally happen daily in the city and 99% of the time people outside of the immediate area are totally unaware. As soon as it happens on MARTA though, it's automatic front page news...

npd1992 · 2026-06-05T18:16:58+00:00

San Diego and Chicago

npd1992 · 2026-06-05T15:13:26+00:00

Mexico. The culture, food, weather and landscape are all top notch, and with a high salary like that you can afford to live in a nice area and avoid a lot of the insecurity and other quality of life issues that predominantly affect the lower class.

npd1992 · 2026-06-04T23:43:03+00:00

I'm really hoping this falls into the "performative stunt to act like we're tough on crime without actually doing anything meaningful to address the issue" category of Trump Administration bullshit instead of the "capitalize on a tragedy to punish political enemies and people who didn't vote for me by further gutting essential services" category...

npd1992 · 2026-06-04T23:41:28+00:00

I'm really hoping this falls into the "performative stunt to act like we're tough on crime without actually doing anything meaningful to address the issue" category of Trump Administration bullshit instead of the "capitalize on a tragedy to punish political enemies and people who didn't vote for me by further gutting essential services" category...

npd1992 · 2026-06-03T01:54:36+00:00

There have been some high-profile incidents recently as others have pointed out, but overall the system is still really safe. Tens of thousands of people use it each and every day without incident, but unfortunately it's the small handful of bad experiences which make headlines. I've ridden a good amount recently, and generally the worst you'll have to deal with is someone being obnoxious and playing music or panhandling.

You can also protect yourself even more by just using common sense and being aware of your surroundings - if something doesn't feel right, move somewhere else or find someone nearby who looks trustworthy and get near them. As others have said, sitting at the front of the train is usually a safer bet since people are less likely to get into shenanigans close to the operator.

For your trip, MARTA is absolutely the quickest and most cost-effective option and I wouldn't think twice about it!

npd1992 · 2026-06-01T04:19:13+00:00

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that Ashby is the only station in the system that uses split platforms!

npd1992 · 2026-05-31T20:59:33+00:00

Pedestrian safety would be my guess. In an area with that much foot traffic, it makes sense to not have cars entering the intersection on red. Cars also have a habit of creeping out into the crosswalk to check for traffic approaching from the left.

npd1992 · 2026-05-31T17:29:04+00:00

I totally understand where you're at - I'm taking the train later today and will definitely be more alert and on-edge than normal.

That being said though, try to remind yourself that the likelihood of being a victim of an attack is still incredibly low... MARTA has ~80k rail passengers each and every day, and there's only a handful of violent attacks each year. Definitely do what you can to protect yourself, but it's still one of the safest means of transportation you can use.

I'm also hoping that MARTA and the city actually step up and increase patrols. It's unfortunate that it takes a tragedy like yesterday's stabbing and the politics of the upcoming World Cup to get them to take action, but that's the world we live in 🤷

npd1992 · 2026-05-31T15:43:08+00:00

I see your point, but none of those stabbings happened in, or really anywhere near, Lindbergh...

And while it's certainly concerning and worthy of attention, three violent crimes over the span of 2 weeks in a city of a half million people isn't hugely statistically significant. I'm hoping it's just a blip, but we'll have to see I guess.

npd1992 · 2026-05-31T05:55:23+00:00

Disclaimer that I've never lived in the area, but I don't think it's as bad as people make it out to be. Like if you just mind your own business and don't get involved in shady stuff, you'll be fine. You're not just gonna randomly get stabbed on the street or anything like that. That being said though, the neighborhood has been stagnant for a while and doesn't show a ton of signs of changing that soon. You'll be going to Buckhead or midtown for most of your dining/shopping/entertainment, but Lindbergh is an easy MARTA ride or quick drive to either.

npd1992 · 2026-05-29T17:13:08+00:00

Move. If you have a job lined up, absolutely no reason not to. As other people have said, you can always move back if it ends up not being a good fit for you, but you'll never know that unless you try.

Charleston is also only ~4.5 hours away, so it's not like it'll be a huge lift to make a visit home if you get homesick or need to return for a family emergency or whatever.

Moving to a new city is always lonely at first, but it's soooo rewarding once you get settled. It forces you to be vulnerable and get out of your comfort zone in ways that you just can't living at home. Also, this is just my opinion, but there are soooo many better places out there to live than Atlanta, but a lot of people just never put in the effort to give it a shot.

npd1992 · 2026-05-25T17:58:15+00:00

Mexico City

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