Book Thanksgiving travel early, Amtrak says

Amtrak could add bus routes to cities located near, but not along, its Crescent route, which the railroad believes will increase “ridership and revenue while expanding the reach of the intercity passenger rail network,” the railroad said in a recent report.

Authorities are looking for clues into the death of a Florida woman whose body was discovered along railroad tracks in southern Georgia after she was reported missing from an Amtrak train that passed through the area.

The so-called Classic City is known for a lot, usually revolving around the University of Georgia. But, a major rail line passes through Athens, and there are a handful of historic depots worth checking out — all located within a 30 mile or so drive in any given direction.