October 2012 - Page 2 of 3 - Sightseers' Delight

Report shows drug, alcohol use among Amtrak employees ‘trending upward’

October 12, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Drug and alcohol use among Amtrak employees “has been generally trending upward since 2006,” an alarming trend that increases the likelihood of a serious wreck, the railroad’s inspector general warned in a recently released report.

Mica: TSA IG report shows shortcomings in TSA procedures

October 12, 2012 The Travel Trolley

A new Inspector General report found shortcomings in the Transportation Security Administration’s procedures, standards and oversight, leading to unscreened baggage making its way onto airplanes at Honolulu International Airport in 2010, a congressman said this week.

In Georgia, celebrate gold, state’s apple industry and NASCAR’s connection to moonshine

October 11, 2012 Todd DeFeo

From an appreciation of apples to celebration of moonshine, North Georgia is home to a number of colorful festivals every fall.

Southern Museum’s ‘The Haunted Museum – A Night at the Asylum’ Promises Plenty of Scares

October 6, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will transform into a haunted insane asylum this Halloween season as part of its annual haunted museum.

Atlanta News: R.E.M’s Weaver D’s diner closing? Silver Airlines expands service to ATL; Panhandler crackdown

October 6, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The Athens, Georgia, restaurant known for coining the phrase “automatic for the people,” which later appeared as the title of an R.E.M. album, is facing hard financial times and may be forced to close in the next two-three-weeks.

Two Georgia candidates decline invitation to participate in statewide debate

October 5, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Two candidates running for public office are declining to debate their challengers in the Atlanta Press Club’s upcoming Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Lee Anderson, a Republican running for Congress, and Stan Wise, a Republican running for a seat on the state’s Public Service Commission, have declined to appear at their respective Oct. 21 debates, which are airing on Georgia Public Broadcasting. “We believe the best public is an informed one. The Press Club’s forum,

Silver Airways expands service at Hartsfield-Jackson

October 3, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Florida-based Silver Airways, which began service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this summer, is expanding its service to five additional cities.

When it comes to collecting souvenirs, beware of ‘crap souvenirs’

October 3, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Any destination worth its salt ends with a gift shop, but what’s with some of the more bizarre tchotchkes for sale?

Krystal to relocate corporate headquarters to Atlanta

October 3, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Krystal, the fast-food burger joint known for its square hamburgers, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta. The company was founded in Chattanooga in 1932. “Chattanooga has been a wonderful home for Krystal, and we appreciate the support of the community,” Krystal’s president and CEO Doug Pendergast said in a news release. “Our five-year plan calls for aggressive new store growth and Atlanta provides a more central location with access

Athens landmark facing tough financial times, may close

October 3, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Athens restaurant known for coining the phrase “automatic for the people,” which later appeared as the title of an R.E.M. album, is facing hard financial times and may be forced to close.