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Old Dominion Freight Line history chronicled in new book

July 27, 2012 Express Telegraph

The 78-year history of Old Dominion Freight Line is chronicled in a new book, “Helping the World Keep Promises.”

Olympics’ lasting impact on Atlanta evident today

July 25, 2012 Todd DeFeo

It’s been 16 years since Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics, but the games’ lasting impact can be felt even today.

Republicans vying for 11th Congressional District seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate

July 24, 2012 Express Telegraph

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series.

Republicans vying for 7th Congressional District seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate

July 24, 2012 Express Telegraph

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 7th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series.

UPDATE: State Supreme Court issues stay of execution

July 23, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — The Georgia Supreme Court has issued a stay of execution for a man who was to be executed this evening. Warren Lee Hill Jr. was to be executed by lethal injection. Hill’s attorneys say he is mentally disabled and therefore should not be executed. The state’s Supreme Court declined to stop the execution based on Hill’s claim that he is mentally disabled, The Associated Press reported. Rather, the court granted a stay while

Candidates for 4th Congressional District seat face off in Atlanta Press Club debate

July 23, 2012 Express Telegraph

Candidates vying for the Republican and Democratic nominations for the 4th Congressional District will have the opportunity to face off Sunday during the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series.

Museum shows music is the fabric of a culture

July 23, 2012 Todd DeFeo

To say music is the fabric of a culture takes on a whole new meaning at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM).

Southern Museum to unveil rare Civil War regimental flag

July 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History on Monday will unveil and place on permanent display a rare regimental flag issued to the 65th Georgia Infantry during the Civil War.

Southwest to pay to rehab 717 aircraft it is leasing to Delta

July 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Southwest Airlines is planning to spend $100 million on refurbishing to 88 Boeing 717 aircraft that it is planning to lease to Delta Airlines, according to published reports.

UPDATE: NASA to allow visitors to tour famous launch pad

July 22, 2012 Todd DeFeo

NASA has launched its new “KSC Up-Close: Launch Pad Tour,” taking Kennedy Space Center visitors into the normally secure Launch Complex 39.