October 2014 - Page 3 of 5 - Sightseers' Delight

Berry’s Graham nominated for GEICO Play of the Year

October 14, 2014 Special to Express Telegraph

Berry College sophomore defensive back, Malcholm Graham’s diving-grab interception on Oct. 4 is nominated for the GEICO Play of the Year, Intersport announced today. Each week, fans vote for the GEICO Play of the Year and the winner will be announced during GEICO’s Best of College Football 2014 on CBS Nov. 28.

Curtis Named CFPA National Punt Returner of the Week

October 14, 2014 Special to Express Telegraph

Mercer University freshman Chandler Curtis earned his second-straight College Football Performance Awards National Punt Returner of the Week, after his performance in the Bears’ 49-21 victory over Austin Peay last Saturday.

Lavish Lodging at Flamingo Las Vegas: As ‘GO’ as it Gets

October 13, 2014 Merilee Kern

Amid the ever-changing 21st Century Las Vegas landscape, the Flamingo hotel continues to hold its own as one of the few remaining flagship properties present at the start of Sin City. The Flamingo Las Vegas is perched, in all of its pink glistening glory, center stage on the storied Vegas Strip, within four miles of McCarran International Airport and five miles of historic downtown.

Chattanooga Whiskey to open near Choo Choo, reports suggest

October 13, 2014 The Travel Trolley

A proposed Chattanooga Whiskey distillery and tasting room is expected to open along Market Street near the famed Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel, according to various media reports.

$8 million renovation underway at Chattanooga Choo Choo

October 13, 2014 The Travel Trolley

An $8 million renovation of the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo is underway. As part of the project, the hotel is adding new retail space, a pair of new restaurants, a comedy club and a 500-capacity music/entertainment venue.

Berry falls at Centre College

October 11, 2014 Special to Express Telegraph

Centre College improved to 5-0 and 1-0 in the Southern Athletic Association after defeating visiting Berry College, 44-7, on Saturday. With the defeat, the Vikings dropped to 1-4, 0-2.

Georgia State Football: Panthers Fall to Arkansas State 52-10

October 11, 2014 Express Telegraph

Fast Start Lifts Mercer Football Past Austin Peay, 49-21

October 11, 2014 Special to Express Telegraph

The Mercer University football team raced out to an early 28-0 lead and never looked back, posting a 49-21 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday evening at Mercer University Stadium.

Grant will help Roman Baths develop ‘Learning Centre’

October 10, 2014 The Travel Trolley

A £168,000 ($270,000) grant will help the Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Heritage Services develop the Roman Baths Learning Centre and World Heritage Interpretation Centre.

Berry to break ground on Valhalla on Oct. 17

October 10, 2014 Special to Express Telegraph

Berry College will officially break ground on Valhalla — the Vikings’ new athletic stadium — on Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. Victor the Viking and the Viking Drumline also will be on hand for the event, which gets under way with a “pregame” tailgate at 3:45 p.m.