March 2012 – Page 3 – Sightseers' Delight

Southern Museum to Unveil Rare Civil War Regimental Flag

March 9, 2012 The Travel Trolley

A rare 65th Georgia Infantry Flag recently returned home to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History following a thorough conservation process in West Virginia.

When the gold rush came to town

March 8, 2012 The Travel Trolley

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

Park recalls bloody battle at Ringgold Gap

March 7, 2012 The Travel Trolley

After Union troops defeated Confederate forces at Missionary Ridge near Chattanooga, Tenn., Confederate forces retreated. Union soldiers pursued.

Hart County Courthouse monuments pay respects to nation’s wars

March 6, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Hart County Courthouse is among the more modern additions to the roster of courthouses in the state of Georgia.

Hartwell is the ‘center of the world’

March 6, 2012 The Travel Trolley

This north Georgia hamlet is the center of the world.

Athens statue honors Vince Dooley

March 6, 2012 The Travel Trolley

An Athens sculptor crafted the 14-foot-tall bronze statue of Dooley, depicting the former coach being hoisted onto the shoulders of his players after winning the national championship.

Get your ducks in a row

March 5, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Taken March 3, 2012, in Greenville, S.C.

Gas prices creep upward, no relief on the horizon

March 5, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Gas prices continue to rise, and it doesn’t appear there is any relief in sight.

Ga. senator introduces measure to curb HOT lanes

March 1, 2012 The Travel Trolley

A state senator from Tucker has introduced a bill to “closely re-evaluate the effectiveness and impact of HOT lanes” before introducing them into other thoroughfares in Georgia