March 2010 - Page 4 of 5 - Sightseers' Delight

Smyrna museum features hyper-local exhibits

March 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Since it officially opened on April 25, 1999, the Smyrna Museum is dedicated to keeping alive the stories that make the Jonquil City unique — from images of the city’s past to artifacts from important events in history.

State Senate committee endorses health care legislation

March 11, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The state Senate Insurance and Labor Committee endorsed legislation allowing Georgians to purchase “approved out-of-state healthcare insurance plans.”

Seabaugh: Lower the number of Superior Court judges in state

March 11, 2010 Todd DeFeo

A state senator is proposing reducing by 19 the number of Superior Court judges in the state as part of a push to close a projected $1 billion state budget “shortfall.”

Survey: Americans seek air travel security

March 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

PRNewswire via The Travel Trolley According to new America THINKS survey results, Americans are clamoring most for aviation infrastructure improvements that will make them feel safer. “As our aviation infrastructure priorities are debated and future

Obama nominates retired Army Maj. Gen. to TSA post

March 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley President Obama said he plans to nominate retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert A. Harding to head the Transportation Security Administration. “I am confident that Bob’s talent and expertise will make him a

American Eagle launches nonstop jet service between Dallas and Augusta, Ga.

March 8, 2010 The Travel Trolley

American Eagle Airlines will begin nonstop jet service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) in Augusta, Ga., beginning June 10.

Hotels.com study shows the average price of hotel rooms down 14 percent in the U.S.

March 8, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Special to The Travel Trolley Hotels.com unveiled its 2009 Hotel Price Index, the definitive annual report on hotel prices paid around the world. The index shows hotel prices in the U.S. fell 14 percent during

Obama signs Travel Promotion Act into law

March 8, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley President Obama has signed into law the first “national travel promotion and communications program,” which is aimed at attracting more international travelers to the U.S. The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 is

Review: Delightful ‘Guthrie Family Rides Again’ hits Atlanta

March 7, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Woody Guthrie’s impact and musical legacy is immeasurable. While he helped shape generations of folk singers, his legacy is coming to life in a whole new way, thanks to his son Arlo’s latest tour.

FAA places two on administrative leave after children give pilots instructions

March 4, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Federal Aviation Administration said it placed two employees at John F. Kennedy Airport Tower on administrative leave after “a child was permitted to talk with pilots on an air traffic control frequency.” “This lapse