April 2010 - Page 3 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

National Cornbread Festival set to sizzle next weekend

April 16, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The two-day festival features a number of events, ranging from buttermilk chugs to a dry cornbread eating contest to a Miss National Cornbread pageant.

Senators take aim at airline fees

April 15, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Democratic senators have introduced legislation aimed at stopping airlines from charging travelers for carry-on bags by closing what they call a “tax loophole” that allows airlines to avoid paying taxes on fees for non-essential services.

Marching through Georgia (Part I)

April 14, 2010 Todd DeFeo

There are dozens, hundreds, if not thousands, of historical markers dotting Georgia’s countryside, keeping alive the chaos and conflict that once ruled the landscape.

Napolitano meets with African leaders to discuss global aviation security

April 13, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano recently visited Nigeria to meet with top officials from across Africa and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security.

Marking the anniversary of the Andrews Raid

April 12, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Along the roadways of Georgia

April 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

There is so much to see along Georgia’s roadways.

Wreck on Interstate 20 closes highway

April 11, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA – A wreck on Interstate 20 west of Atlanta late Saturday night shut down the highway’s westbound lanes. The wreck also caused delays on southbound lanes of Interstate 285 near its interchange with the

Airline fees continue to mount

April 10, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Checked bags. Carry-on bags. The bathroom? Where do airline fees end?

Happy Tax Freedom Day

April 10, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA – Congratulations taxpayers. Today marks Tax Freedom Day – a day later than last year. According to the Tax Foundation, the average American needs to work 99 days – until today – in order

Airline to begin charging for carry-on bags

April 7, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which serves the Atlanta area, announced it will charge travelers for their carry-on bags.