January 2011 - Sightseers' Delight

TSA: More security around insulated beverage containers

January 30, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The TSA said passengers may see “additional security measures related to insulated beverage containers.”

Hartsfield remains world’s busiest airport

January 28, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Passenger traffic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport increased by 1.51 percent in 2010, and the airport retained its title as the “busiest passenger airport in the world.”

Committee gives nod to spending limit

January 28, 2011 Express Telegraph

A proposed amendment to the Georgia Constitution would limit how many tax dollars the state of Georgia can spend in any given year, state Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock, said.

Murphy: Immigration reform bill offers tweak to existing laws

January 28, 2011 Express Telegraph

By Sen. Jack Murphy My colleague, Sen. Bill Heath, possibly said it best. Georgians, he said, are known world wide for our hospitality and common sense. But when we look at the rising rates of illegal aliens and the staggering financial burden it places on our residents, it is time for our common sense to take precedence over our hospitality. This week, I am submitting legislation intended to make it more difficult for illegal aliens

Delta celebrates 70 years in Atlanta

January 26, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Atlanta.

Curaçao deemed a hot destination

January 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Curaçao has been selected as one of the ‘Top 21 Places We’re Going in 2011’ by Fodor’s, one of the ‘Hottest Destinations for 2011’ by AOL Travel and one of the ‘Destinations to Watch in 2011’ by SmarterTravel.

Fort Donelson to celebrate campaign’s 149th anniversary

January 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Fort Donelson National Battlefield, located near Dover, Tenn., is planning to commemorate the 149th anniversary of the Fort Donelson Campaign with a series of encampments and the start of a new book and film discussion series.

NPS: Clinton Birthplace established national park

January 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site in Hope, Ark., was last month announced as the 394th park in the National Park System.

Deal appoints liaisons for Atlanta public schools

January 22, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed liaisons between his office and Atlanta Public Schools, which is in danger of losing its accreditation. As liaisons, Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams and Atlanta attorney Beth Beskin will attend Atlanta school board meetings and report back to Deal on any progress made during those meetings. “I am calling on these two leaders to work on behalf of Atlanta’s children,” Deal said in a statement. “This week

Deal hammers message of smaller government

January 16, 2011 Express Telegraph

Since taking office, Gov. Nathan Deal has focused his message on fiscal conservatism and reducing the size of the state government – a message that has seemingly resonated with GOP lawmakers statewide.