2012 - Page 6 of 29 - Sightseers' Delight

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

Two candidates running for public office are declining to debate their challengers in the Atlanta Press Club’s upcoming Loudermilk-Young Debate Series.

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.

Atlanta passes ordinance aimed at cracking down on panhandlers

October 3, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The city of Atlanta has approved a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on panhandlers.

Flagstaff statue pays homage to the men who built the railroads

September 26, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The city of Flagstaff owes much to the railroad.

What are America’s dirtiest cities?

September 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Looking to take a trip? Your next destination may be among the nation’s dirtiest.

Golden Gate Casino completes $15 million expansion

September 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

One of Las Vegas’ original casinos has completed a $15 million expansion.