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Travel could be key to economic recovery

December 2, 2009 The Travel Trolley

On the eve of the White House “Jobs Summit,” a travel association says the travel industry could be the key to economic recovery.

Reed edges out Norwood in Atlanta mayoral race, recount possible

December 2, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

Former state Sen. Kasim Reed appears to have edged out Councilwoman Mary Norwood in a hotly-contested race for Atlanta mayor.

Senate designates Sunday as ‘Drive Safer Sunday’

November 25, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

The Sunday after Thanksgiving has been designated by the U.S. Senate as “Drive Safer Sunday.”

PETA to UGA: Get a robotic dog

November 24, 2009 Todd DeFeo

PETA, the people who romp around in the buff to oppose the wearing of fur, thinks it’s time to replace the University of Georgia’s mascot with a robotic dog.

Check the car before Thanksgiving road trip

November 24, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

Anyone driving this Thanksgiving might want to take 10 minutes to check their car and make sure it’s ready to roll.

Poll: Georgians Cautious with Spending This Holiday Season

November 17, 2009 Legacy Content

ATLANTA (Nov. 17, 2009) – Georgians are planning to spend money carefully this holiday season, and overwhelmingly, they don’t want to rack up enormous credit card bills in the process, according to a new poll from Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA). The Georgia Credit Unions’ Holiday Spending Poll of 1,000 credit union members from across the state revealed that 52 percent plan to spend less than they did last year, while 45 percent plan to

Coalition takes issue with rail subsidy survey

November 13, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

The States For Passenger Rail Coalition is taking issue with a new report that found nearly all of Amtrak’s 44 nationwide routes lost money last fiscal year. The coalition notes that all forms of transportation receive federal money.

MARTA moves to color-coded lines

November 8, 2009 Todd DeFeo

MARTA last month introduced color-coded rail lines — similar to systems in other major cities — saying it will help cut down on rider confusion.

Association: Travel industry will add 90,000 jobs in 2010

November 6, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

The travel industry is expected to add roughly 90,000 American jobs during 2010, the U.S. Travel Association (TIA) announced. TIA noted that leisure travel is expected to rise 2 percent, while business travel is projected to increase 2.5 percent. At the same time, inbound international travel is estimated to increase roughly 3 percent, according to the association. “Our industry is uniquely capable of adapting to economic upswings and quickly adding tens of thousands of jobs,”

Update: Fort Hood shooter alive and in police custody

November 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

A gunman killed 11 people and injured 31 more early this afternoon at Fort Hood, Texas, the Army said.