November 2013 - Sightseers' Delight

Popular Polar Express Adventure Returns to Southern Museum for 2013

November 27, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is bringing back its popular Polar Express Adventure this December.

Make ‘Hot Brown’ with leftover turkey this Thanksgiving

November 27, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Following the Thanksgiving feast, the age-old question is always what to do with the leftover turkey.

Mercer Football Makes History with Win Over Stetson

November 23, 2013 Special to Express Telegraph

With history hanging in the balance, the Mercer University football team seized control early in the second half and never looked back, taking down Stetson University 41-14 in front of a standing room only crowd of 12,027 at Mercer University Stadium.

Kennedy assassination sites bring to life that fatal day in Dallas

November 22, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The shooting death of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago today forever changed a nation and opened five decades of conspiracy theories. While there is plenty of room for some to discuss the veracity of the Warren Commission report, here is a checklist of some of the must-see places on a visit to Dallas.

KOPLA to create 150 jobs in Harris County

November 19, 2013 Express Telegraph

Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that KOPLA, a Korean-based automotive manufacturer, will open its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in West Point, creating 150 jobs and investing $15 million into the project by 2018.

Delta planning Love Field expansion

November 14, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines on Thursday said it plans to add 18 daily nonstop flights to five destinations from Dallas Love Field in October 2014.

Atlanta Braves to move to Cobb County in 2017

November 11, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta Braves are moving to the city’s northern suburbs in time for the 2017 season, the team said Monday in a surprise announcement.

Southern Museum raises money for new research center

November 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History raised more than $24,000 during a fundraising gala this weekend.

Book Thanksgiving travel early, Amtrak says

November 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is urging passengers to book their Thanksgiving holiday train tickets early to avoid missing out on the best availability and pricing.

Weaver D’s, iconic Athens restaurant, to close

November 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Athens, Georgia, restaurant known for coining the phrase “automatic for the people,” is expected to close in the next two to three weeks. Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods has been an Athens’ institution for more than two decades.