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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports:
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker, who led the public transit agency through an era of expansion and pandemic, died Friday night, the agency confirmed.
The agency said Parker died by suicide. An agency official confirmed he was struck by a train at the East Lake station. The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office said it could release no details of Parker’s death until its investigation is complete.
Only on rare occasion does The Atlanta Journal-Constitution report death by suicide. The newspaper will typically respect the privacy of grieving families in such a circumstance. But in this case, a well-known public figure’s family is sharing the news with the public as a way to counter the stigma attached to suicide. The newspaper is honoring that request.
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With very heavy hearts, we share the news of GM/CEO Jeff Parker’s tragic passing on Friday evening, January 14, 2022. Please keep his family in your prayers and meditations. Jeff cared deeply about MARTA and his leadership gave us a strong foundation from which to carry forward.
— CEOMARTA (@CEOMARTA) January 15, 2022
Marty, the girls, & I are saddened to learn about the tragic passing of Jeffrey Parker – GM/CEO of MARTA. In addition to a remarkable professional career in the public/private sectors, Jeffrey was known for his civic engagement and support for the advancement of his communities.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) January 15, 2022
The Council joins the community in mourning the loss of MARTA CEO Jeff Parker pic.twitter.com/Aiju3UnYpF
— Atlanta City Council (@atlcouncil) January 15, 2022
Mayor @Andreforatlanta‘s statement on the passing of MARTA’s CEO, Jeff Parker. pic.twitter.com/Pp7X3XFTbS
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) January 15, 2022