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Railfanning in Buckhead
Taken moments ago in Buckhead (the Atlanta community, not the city in Morgan County).For more information, visit Railfanning.org.
Year: 2010
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Take a moment to celebrate veterans
ATLANTA – At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, “The Great War” – known as “the war to end all wars” – came to an end. Armistice Day – better known today as Veterans Day – was first celebrated in 1919, and today, cities nationwide pause to celebrate – from parades to remembrance ceremonies. “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn
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Powell leaves Democrats, joins GOP
ATLANTA – State Rep. Alan Powell, a Democrat from Hartwell, is switching parties, saying that he can better represent his constituents by serving in the state legislature as a Republican. “My duty is to represent the citizens of my district the best I can,” The Hartwell Sun quoted Powell as saying. “I think my voice can be better heard on the other side.” The newspaper also quoted Powell as saying: “It does not mean I’m
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Ga. House Republicans elect new leaders
State Rep. David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, has been nominated by the Georgia House Republican Caucus to again serve as Speaker of the House during the 2011 Georgia General Assembly. “I am both honored and humbled to receive such overwhelming support from the House Republican Caucus to continue serving as Speaker of the House,” Ralston said in a statement. “I am fortunate to serve alongside so many quality men and women who selflessly give of their
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New Republican leaders elected in state Senate
Republicans in the state Senate have selected a number of new leaders in advance of the 2011 General Assembly. Sen. Tommie Williams, R-Lyons, was nominated for president pro tempore, and Sen. Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock, will continue to serve as majority leader. The full Senate will vote Jan. 11 whether to confirm Williams’ appointment. State Sen. Cecil Staton, R-Macon, will serve as the Senate Majority Whip. “Georgians spoke loud and clear last week that strong, conservative
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Feds: New security rules for cargo, passenger flights
ATLANTA – There are more items to add to the no-fly list. Toner and ink cartridges that weigh more than a pound are now banned on all domestic and inbound international passenger flights, federal authorities announced on Monday. A prohibition on air cargo from Yemen has been expanded to also include air cargo from Somalia. “No high risk cargo will be allowed on passenger aircraft,” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a
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Authorities plan crackdown on ‘Move Over’ law
Drivers, pay attention. The Georgia State Patrol and authorities throughout the Southeast are planning to step up enforcement of the so-called “Move Over” law. Under the law the Georgia legislature passed in 2003, motorists must change lanes to give emergency personnel a safe buffer from traffic. Authorities hope the crackdown, which ends on Friday, increases awareness of the dangers facing emergency officials. Motorists should move over for any stopped emergency vehicle, including police cruisers, ambulances,
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Savannah unveils World War II memorial
Savannah on Saturday welcomed the newest addition to the city’s world-famous collection of monuments. The new World War II Memorial — know as “A World Apart” — honors World War II veterans from Chatham County. More than 500 heroes from Savannah died during World War II, according to the Veteran’s Council of Chatham County. The memorial’s 20-foot-tall steel globe “is divided into two parts, representing the Eastern/European Theater and the Western/Pacific Theater,” according to the
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Greetings from the Pace House
The Pace House is an historic home in Vinings, Ga.