July 2010 - Sightseers' Delight

House approves airline safety provisions

July 31, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. House of Representatives this week agreed to a short-term extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs that include airline safety and pilot training provisions. The extension is the 15th extension. Airline safety and

Enjoying nature at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield

July 31, 2010 The Travel Trolley

UPDATE: DOT fines Comair for violating ‘bumped passenger’ rules

July 27, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Transportation this week fined Comair $275,000 “for violating federal rules regarding passengers denied boarding” – better known as bumped passengers – “on oversold flights.” “Our bumping rules are designed

DOT fines Comair for violating ‘bumped passenger’ rules

July 27, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Transportation this week fined Comair $275,000 “for violating federal rules regarding passengers denied boarding” — better known as bumped passengers — “on oversold flights.” “Our bumping rules are designed

‘Ticket frenzy’ email said to be a hoax

July 23, 2010 The Travel Trolley

An email claiming that “a 30 day speeding ticket frenzy” kicks off Aug. 1 is really a hoax, according to Georgia authorities. “Starting Aug 1, Georgia will launch a 30 day speeding ticket frenzy,” the

Marietta council votes to tear down building

July 23, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The Marietta City Council has agreed to spend $90,000 to demolish a partially constructed building.

Feds investigate airline fees

July 17, 2010 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is taking note of the fees that airlines charge for checked bags and other services, and additional regulations of — and federal tax revenue from — these fees could soon follow. “Travelers often experience

New arts festival coming to Atlanta

July 10, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Atlanta officials announced the debut of a regional arts event this fall. The Midtown Festival of the Arts is scheduled for Sept. 25-26 and will take place along the so-called Midtown Mile –

Smyrna approves rail crossing quiet zones

July 10, 2010 Legacy Content

The new Rail Crossing Quiet Zones are approved for use in the downtown and trains are no longer required to sound at the Quiet Zone intersections, but residents may expect to hear horns at various times.

DOT: Five planes experience delays of three hours or more

July 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — Five flights in May experienced tarmac delays of three hours or more, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported. The delays came during the first month of new rules that stipulate airlines can only