February 2014 – Sightseers' Delight

Ga. House committee approves bill adding MLK statue to Capitol grounds

February 26, 2014 Express Telegraph

A proposal to place a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol has passed a state House committee.

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Scheduled for Saturday, March 15

February 26, 2014 Todd DeFeo

More than 200,000 people are expected to turn out next month for the 132nd Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade. The annual family-friendly parade, aimed at celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history.

Chattanooga ranks as most Bible-minded city by American Bible Society

February 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Chattanooga is known for its deep history and many tourist attractions, but it’s also the most Bible-minded city in the country, according to a new survey from the American Bible Society.

Chattanooga ranks as most Bible-minded city

February 17, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Chattanooga, Tenn., is known for its deep history and many tourist attractions, but it’s also the most Bible-minded city in the country, according to a new survey from the American Bible Society.

Mica: Supreme Court upholds law granting immunity for good faith reports of threats

February 13, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. Supreme Court last month upheld a law aimed at providing immunity from civil liability to airlines and their employees when they report potential security threats in good faith.

Metro Atlanta, North Georgia paralyzed after second snow storm in two weeks

February 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Metro Atlanta was paralyzed Wednesday after snow and ice fell on the region.

Georgia Senate passes resolution to create central transportation website

February 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia state Senate has passed a resolution that would create a central website for metro Atlanta’s four public transportation agencies.

Round 2: Atlanta, Georgia prepare for winter weather, Obama declares emergency

February 11, 2014 Todd DeFeo

President Obama has declared an emergency in the state of Georgia, paving the way for federal resources to aid with any state and local response efforts to projected winter weather.

Southern Museum offers free admission on Feb. 22

February 11, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History in downtown Kennesaw, Ga., will be open for free during regular operating hours on Saturday, Feb. 22.

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame tells the story of nation’s space heroes

February 11, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Some of the names are embedded in the American psyche like few other modern-day figures: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Sally Ride. They along with more than 70 other space pioneers have earned their way into American history by daring to dream big, working with determination and embracing the unknown in the line of duty.