October 2014 - Sightseers' Delight

High-profile Georgia races could head to runoff

October 29, 2014 Todd DeFeo

A pair of Georgia races with national interest could head to runoffs as no candidate currently has the more than 50 percent threshold necessary to win outright, a new poll suggests.

Georgia authorities urge sober driving this Halloween

October 27, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Georgia authorities are urging revelers to remain safe this Halloween and designate a driver if alcohol is involved.

Georgia issues new policy for travelers from Ebola-affected countries

October 27, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Anyone who travels to Georgia from “affected countries” will face increased Ebola monitoring, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said Monday.

Georgia State Football: Tough Road Stretch Begins at Appalachian State

October 27, 2014 Special to Express Telegraph

Georgia State enters the final third of its season by playing three straight road games, beginning Saturday at Appalachian State in a 3:30 p.m. ET game at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C.

Georgia Southern runs to 69-31 win over Georgia State

October 26, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Southern shredded Georgia State’s defense for 613 rushing yards. The win marked the 300th in program history for Georgia Southern and marked the first-ever match-up with Georgia State in what is sure to become a great in state rivalry.

Birmingham-Southern holds on for 23-17 win over Berry

October 26, 2014 Special to Express Telegraph

Birmingham-Southern College scored the game’s first two touchdowns and held off a late Berry College rally as the Panthers prevailed, 23-17, on Saturday.

Georgia State, Southern set to face off for first time

October 23, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Southern travels to Atlanta this Saturday for a highly anticipated showdown with new conference foe Georgia State.

Restaurants come together for Savor Sandy Springs Restaurant Week

October 23, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Nearly 20 restaurants in Sandy Springs are coming together Nov. 8-16 for Savor Sandy Springs Restaurant Week.

White House: Travel ban would not stem Ebola risk

October 22, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The White House continues to push back on requests for a travel ban as a precautionary measure against the spread of Ebola.

Berry cruises to 46-24 win in historic afternoon

October 19, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Dale Jackson threw for five touchdowns Saturday to lead a clearly energized Berry team operating on all cylinders to a 46-24 victory over fellow second-year football program Hendrix. With the win, the Vikings are 2-4 on the year; the Warriors fell to 4-2.