Month: October 2010

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Federal money for streetcars formally presented

October 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Savannah, Ga. (Photo by Todd DeFeo) ATLANTA — Federal officials on Wednesday formally presented the city of Atlanta with $47.6 million to build a streetcar line. “The Atlanta streetcar project is a prime example of the kind of innovative, 21st century projects that will change the U.S. transportation landscape by strengthening the economy and creating jobs, reducing gridlock and providing safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable transportation choices,” U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood said in a news release.

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National Law Enforcement Museum breaks ground

October 18, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund last week broke ground on the new National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington. “Today marks a major milestone for this important institution,” NLEOMF Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd said in a news release. “With this groundbreaking, we are taking a historic step in realizing our mission to tell the story of American law enforcement through exhibits, collections, research and education.”Scheduled to open in late

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Atlanta Press Club general election debates series continues

October 16, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Press Club’s debate series continues this weekend. The lineup for this weekend includes: Public Service CommissionSunday, Oct. 17, 6-6:30 p.m.Invited Candidates: Tim Echols, Keith Moffett, Jim Sendelbach Secretary of StateSunday, Oct. 17, 6:30-7 p.m.Invited Candidates: David Chastain, Brian Kemp, Georganna Sinkfield State School SuperintendentSunday, Oct. 17, 7-7:30 p.m.Invited Candidates: John Barge, Joe Martin, Kira Griffiths Willis Labor CommissionerSunday, Oct. 17, 7:30-8 p.m.Invited Candidates: Mark Butler, Will Costa, Darryl Hicks The debates