2010 - Page 43 of 45 - Sightseers' Delight

This year looks like it could be a good year for a cruise – at least in terms of deals. “We expect 2010 to be a consumer’s market for cruisers,” Jessica Labaire, merchandising manager for

Duluth railroad museum offers glimpse into railroading heyday

January 16, 2010 Todd DeFeo

“Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” first opened on a 12-acre site in Duluth donated by Southern Railway.

King Cotton’s story on display in Augusta Cotton Exchange

January 15, 2010 Todd DeFeo

AUGUSTA, Ga. — During the latter half of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century, cotton was indeed king here in Augusta. In fact, in its prime, Augusta was the “second largest inland

Perdue outlines approach to transportation funding

January 15, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The state could spend $3 billion or more on transportation over the next decade under a proposal Gov. Sonny Perdue floated today.

Rep.: State legislature ‘proven itself to be unable to police its own leadership on ethics’

January 15, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

A state representative from Smyrna says he wants to put a “screeching halt” on the state legislature policing itself when it comes to matters of ethics.

Bill would let out-of-state physicians practice in Georgia during emergencies

January 14, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Medical providers who are in good standing in their home states would be allowed to practice in Georgia during emergencies under legislation introduced this week.

Morris: Company received ‘overwhelming support’ for reorganization plan

January 14, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Augusta-based Morris Publishing Group says the company has received “overwhelming support” for its prepackaged reorganization plan.

Perdue: ‘This is our time to carry a heavy load’

January 14, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Turning to the likes of Alexis de Tocqueville and Thomas Paine for inspiration, Gov. Sonny Perdue today urged the state legislature “to carry a heavy load” and “do the hard thing now for the sake of” future generations.