October 2010 - Page 4 of 5 - Sightseers' Delight

Dunwoody hires director of economic development

October 8, 2010 Express Telegraph

The city of Dunwoody has hired its first director of economic development. Michael Starling “has an extensive skill set, is knowledgable about Dunwoody and is the perfect choice to develop the City’s economic development program,” Dunwoody City Manager Warren Hutmacher said in a news release. Starling served as senior business development manager for DeKalb County’s Office of Economic Development. Starling’s role includes growing the city’s economy. “Dunwoody is part of the largest economic engine in

Alleged sexual assault on flight leads to arrest

October 6, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — A 61-year-old Sandy Springs man faces assault charges after a fellow passenger alleged inappropriate touching, according to the FBI Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Lamkin. On Monday, “a passenger aboard a Delta flight from Dallas, Texas to Atlanta complained of being touched several times in an inappropriate fashion and reported this to the flight crew,” the FBI said in a statement. Federal authorities charged Ranchhodbhai Lakha with assault and sexual assault. He

MLB announces 2010 Division Series Umpires

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

MLB News Release Major League Baseball has assigned the four umpiring crews that will work the American League and National League Division Series, which are scheduled to begin on Wednesday and Thursday. The four crew chiefs will be veterans Jerry Crawford, Dana DeMuth, John Hirschbeck and Tim Welke. Crawford, a 34-year Major League Umpire, will work the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins, beginning on Wednesday at Target

Hudson, Liriano win 2010 MLB Comeback Player of the Year Awards

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

Edited from MLB News Release Tim Hudson of the Atlanta Braves and Francisco Liriano of the Minnesota Twins are the recipients of the 2010 Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Awards. The Comeback Player of the Year Award is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball, and is presented annually to one player in each League who has re-emerged on the baseball field during the season. Hudson, who made just seven starts in 2009

Angels minor leaguer suspended

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

MLB News Release The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Minor League pitcher Jordany Gomez has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for Phentermine and Mephentermine, performance-enhancing substances in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension of Gomez, who is currently on the roster of the Angels’ Dominican Summer League club, is effective at the start of next season.

Division series rotations taking shape

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 Barry Zito is out? Divisional series starting rotations were set Tuesday and both Barry Zito and A.J. Burnett are the odd men out, according to media reports. The Yankees are planning to start CC Sabathia, Andy Petittitte and Phil Huges in their series against the Minnesota Twins. The Atlanta Braves are planning to start Derek Lowe, Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson in their series against the San Francisco Giants.

Five worthy destinations for the fall

October 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

With the fall travel season under way, there’s no time like the present to head out of Dodge (proverbially speaking) and check out any number of Southeastern destinations.

Do texting bans reduce the number of crashes?

October 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Does banning texting while behind the wheel cut down on the number of crashes? Apparently not, according to a new survey from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). “Texting bans haven’t reduced crashes at all,” Adrian Lund, president of both HLDI and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, said in a news release. “In a perverse twist, crashes increased in three of the four states we studied after bans were enacted. It’s an

Mets part ways with manager, general manager

October 5, 2010 Express Telegraph

Jerry Manuel is out as the Mets manager. By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 The New York Mets on Monday dumped General Manager Omar Minaya and Manager Jerry Manuel, much-expected moves following a disappointing season. “We are extremely disappointed in this year’s results and the failures of the past four seasons,” Jeff Wilpon, the Mets’ COO, said in a news release. “We need to hire a new General Manager with a fresh perspective who will

Atlanta Press Club hosts general election debates

October 4, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Press Club will host 14 debates this election season, giving voters statewide the opportunity to learn about the candidates running for public office and their positions on major issues. The debates will be filmed at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), located at 260 14th Street in Midtown, in front of a live studio audience. “Part of our mission is fostering journalistic excellence, and our annual debate series is an integral part of