2011 - Page 31 of 34 - Sightseers' Delight

Price: Explore ‘American-made energy’ now

February 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A Congressman from Georgia is asking the Obama Administration to explore “American-made energy” before high gas prices affect families’ budgets.

Lawmaker: No ‘nontax fees’ on tax bills

February 24, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – A state lawmaker wants to ban “nontax fees” from appearing on property tax bills. Rep. Brett Harrell, R-Snellville, introduced HB 291, which would ban the non tax fees, such as waste removal and

United Continental extending Economy Seating to Continental aircraft

February 20, 2011 The Travel Trolley

United Continental Holdings said it is keeping Economy Plus seating on United flights and will expand the option to Continental aircraft beginning in 2012.

Investment group purchases Atlanta’s St. Regis

February 19, 2011 The Travel Trolley

An investment group has purchased the St. Regis Hotel from a group of partners that included the hotel’s developers.

Ga. rolls out criminal justice reform council

February 18, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Citing disconcerting numbers about Georgia’s prison population, state leaders on Wednesday announced the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgia. Georgia’s prison population, which has grown by 4.6 percent during the

Ga. senator wants to end Ga. 400 toll

February 17, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A state senator from Roswell wants to end the toll on Ga. Highway 400.

Merlin announces Legoland attraction for Atlanta

February 16, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Merlin Entertainments on Wednesday announced plans to build the $12 million Legoland Discovery Center (LDC) in Phipps Plaza.

Blue Willow Inn faces financial woes

February 13, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Blue Willow Inn, a popular eatery and attraction, is under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but the restaurant remains open for business, according to published reports.

Royal Caribbean: Man charged with crew member’s death

February 13, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Mexican authorities charged a 24-year old national with the murder of a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship crew member, the company said.

This isn’t the real Statue of Liberty

February 12, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The real one is in New Jersey.