ATLANTA — In what is a welcome sign, the number of Americans projected to travel this Independence Day is slated to increase, AAA predicts. Nationwide, AAA predicts a 17.1 percent increase in the number of travelers this Fourth of July compared to last year. In Georgia, the number of travelers this holiday is expected to increase by 11 percent. “Overall, travel sentiment for Independence Day weekend is very high compared to last year, when the
ATLANTA – Sandar, Zoo Atlanta’s 3-month-old Bornean orangutan, was euthanized today. Sandar suffered multiple health complications since his March 30 birth, and officials did not believe the orangutan’s condition would improve. “The Zoo Atlanta family is saddened by the passing of Sandar, particularly given the daily acts of determination and commitment that went into his treatment,” Raymond King, the zoo’s president and CEO, said in a statement. “The level of dedication and devotion that defined
ATLANTA – Would-be texters beware! A new state law that prohibits motorists from texting while behind the wheel takes effect tomorrow. Under the law, anyone convicted of texting while driving would face of up to $150. “A lot of accidents are caused by drivers becoming distracted, and texting is definitely a sure way to distract drivers,” Neighbor Newspapers quoted Henry County Police Capt. Jason Bolton as saying. “When a driver is texting, it shows a
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