2010 - Page 28 of 45 - Sightseers' Delight

Find out what happened to the tiny town of Cassville

May 17, 2010 Todd DeFeo

CASSVILLE, Ga. – Driving around the North Georgia community of Cassville, it’s hard to imagine this was once a bustling community. In the years leading up to the Civil War, the city had wooden sidewalks,

Photo Album: Tokyo, Japan

May 16, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Monument tells of business owner’s gratitude

May 16, 2010 Todd DeFeo

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – By 1857, Mark Anthony Cooper found himself in debt to the tune of $100,000, and his company, the Etowah Iron and Manufacturing Co., was about to be auctioned. With the help of

Bridge piers offer a link to Civil War

May 15, 2010 Todd DeFeo

EMERSON, Ga. – In order to complete the Western & Atlantic Railroad, engineers had to overcome a number of natural obstacles. That resulted in a 1,447-foot-long tunnel through Chetoogeta Mountain and a bridge over the

Sen.: No guns in airports nationwide

May 14, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA – A senator from New Jersey has introduced legislation he says was prompted by a bill the Georgia General Assembly passed. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., introduced the “Firearm-Free Airports Act” that would ban anyone

Feds change union rules

May 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

A federal agency on Monday changed rules regulating union elections, making it easier for airline and railroad employees to unionize. Critics of the new rule argue the National Mediation Board does not have the authority

Marietta Fire Museum showcases historic fire equipment

May 10, 2010 Todd DeFeo

MARIETTA, Ga. – Marietta’s fire department traces its origins to 1854, following a fire that destroyed the town square. Since the department’s inception more than 155 years ago, firefighting has changed immeasurably. The story of

Photo Album: Willemstad, Curacao

May 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Photo album is an occasional photo essay feature.

Zero tolerance, field trip donation bills pass Ga. legislature

May 9, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The state legislature approved a bill intended to cut down on “excessive zero tolerance discipline” in schools statewide.

Bear visits aren’t uncommon during spring in Georgia

May 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Spring could be a good time for sighting bears – even if it’s not on the agenda. Young male bears typically explore areas outside their regular domain in the spring, making sightings throughout