2011 - Page 8 of 34 - Sightseers' Delight

Report: Southwest to ‘unwind’ Atlanta AirTran hub

October 12, 2011 The Travel Trolley

When Southwest Airlines begins its service in Atlanta early next year, it won’t be the same service in a new paint scheme.

Reports: Atlanta officials looking at possible relocation of Cyclorama

October 10, 2011 The Travel Trolley

City officials are looking at weighing options for moving The Cyclorama, a number of reports indicate. However, a move doesn’t appear to be imminent, nor is such a move guaranteed to take place.

Dahlonega’s ‘Gold Rush Days’ celebrates area’s past

October 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Dahlonega’s fortunes changed forever in 1828 when gold was discovered in the area.

Georgia’s ‘Apple Capital’ celebrates all things apple

October 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Gilmer County, located about 80 miles north of Atlanta, is known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia.”

Festival focuses on Dawsonville’s colorful history

October 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

During the first of the 19th century, the city of Dawsonville grew as settlers and gold miners moved into the area in the wake of a gold rush in North Georgia. But Dawsonville earned its more storied, infamous reputation during Prohibition when the area became a focal point for moonshine production.

Ga. court declines to remove Johnson’s stay of execution

October 6, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — The state’s Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to drop a stay of execution a Dougherty County judge granted to a man who was set to be executed for the 1994 murder a woman he met at a west Albany bar. Dougherty County Superior Court Chief Judge Willie Lockette on Tuesday granted the stay of execution to 46-year-old Marcus Ray Johnson. District Attorney Gregory Edwards filed an emergency motion to dismiss the stay, but the

Stay remains in place for Johnson

October 5, 2011 Express Telegraph

The Supreme Court of Georgia today refused to vacate the stay of execution granted yesterday to Marcus Ray Johnson by Chief Judge Willie Lockette of the Dougherty County Superior Court. In a unanimous vote, the high court dismissed the State's appeal on procedural grounds. District Attorney Gregory Edwards filed an emergency motion this morning, asking the state Supreme Court to vacate the judge's order granting the stay. But the purpose of the stay was toallow

Year: 2011

Report: Southwest to ‘unwind’ Atlanta AirTran hub

Reports: Atlanta officials looking at possible relocation of Cyclorama

Dahlonega’s ‘Gold Rush Days’ celebrates area’s past

Georgia’s ‘Apple Capital’ celebrates all things apple

Festival focuses on Dawsonville’s colorful history

Ga. court declines to remove Johnson’s stay of execution

Stay remains in place for Johnson

Leaf Watch 2011: Check online to keep up with changing leaves

A quick tour of the former Navy Supply Corps School

Living large in Ohio