October 2013 – Page 2 – Sightseers' Delight

Atlanta Press Club inducts five into Hall of Fame

October 8, 2013 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Press Club on Tuesday inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame during its third annual induction ceremony. The most recent class includes Ed Baker, the long-time publisher of Atlanta Business Chronicle; Monica Pearson, the first minority and first female to anchor an evening newscast in Atlanta; Dale Russell, the senior investigative reporter for WAGA-TV; Bill Shipp, a long-time and well-respected political commentator; and Margaret Mitchell, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author

Southern Museum to honor members during gala

October 8, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will honor their members during the upcoming Heroes and Legends Gala.

Grand jury indicts Georgia state senator

October 7, 2013 Express Telegraph

A Fulton County Grand Jury has charged state Sen. Donald K. Balfour II with 16 counts of Making a False Certificate, one count of Theft by Taking (O.C.G.A. § 16-8-1) and one count of False Statement and Writing.

Denison advances to 4-1 for first time since 1986 with win over DePauw

October 5, 2013 Express Telegraph

Denison University knocked off DePauw University, 42-21 at Deeds-Piper Stadium.

Atlanta Falcons look to technology to transform fan experience

October 2, 2013 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Falcons have partnered with the world’s leading consumer transaction technologies company to enhance the fan experience at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons signed a four-year partnership with Duluth, Ga.-based NCR Corp. to implement new technology available starting on Monday, Oct. 7, when the Falcons host the New York Jets.

Georgia museum opens display of artifacts from Biblical times

October 2, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange recently unveiled its new Biblical Life Artifacts Gallery to display artifacts from the Bronze Age through the late Byzantine Period.

TripAdvisor: America’s Top 10 Winery Tours

October 2, 2013 The Travel Trolley

TripAdvisor today announced the top 10 winery tours in the United States, based on the reviews and opinions of TripAdvisor travelers.

Atlanta Falcons look to technology to transform fan experience

October 2, 2013 Special to The Travel Trolley

The Atlanta Falcons have partnered with the world’s leading consumer transaction technologies company to enhance the fan experience at the Georgia Dome.

Federal Government Shuts Down, Travel Continues

October 1, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The federal government may have shuttered its doors Tuesday, but travelers might not have noticed.