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section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-10 15:10 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 15:10 EST
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# Atlanta airport officials recommend keeping TSA screeners

Department of Aviation officials recommended keeping federal TSA screeners at Hartsfield-Jackson, saying a switch to private contractors could create operational risks. Councilmember Byron Amos supports the recommendation.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/atlanta/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport](/atlanta/wiki/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport.md), [Byron Amos](/atlanta/wiki/byron-amos.md), [Transportation Security Administration](/atlanta/wiki/transportation-security-administration.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS News Atlanta](https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/atlanta-airport-officials-recommend-keeping-tsa-screeners-after-privatization-study/), 2026-11-10 15:10 EST: Atlanta airport officials recommend keeping TSA screeners after privatization study

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