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Atlanta a laughing stock

January 29, 2014 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta area and the state of Georgia are a laughing stock of the nation after nearly every road in the region turned into one massive traffic jam that has lasted more than 12 hours. Elected and nonelected officials should be embarrassed. Leaders tout this city as an economic player on the global stage? Two inches of snow and the city is paralyzed. Leaders failed to lead. They failed to plan. They failed to take

Atlanta paralyzed by two inches of snow

January 29, 2014 Express Telegraph

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Tuesday were paralyzed by a few inches of snow, an embarrassing reality for city that touts itself as an economic player on the world stage.

Mere inches of snow paralyze Atlanta

January 28, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Tuesday were paralyzed by a few inches of snow, an embarrassing reality for city that touts itself as an economic player on the world stage.

Ga. governor declares state of emergency

January 28, 2014 Express Telegraph

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Tuesday declared a state of emergency after a dusting of snow wreaked havoc on Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, paralyzing the region.

Gridlock, frustration strike Atlanta commuters following snow flurries

January 28, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Snow flurries on Tuesday wreaked havoc on Atlanta roads, paralyzing the city. Snow flurries started to fall around noon, and by 1 p.m. reports of massive gridlock on the city’s roadways were prevalent.

Pete Seeger, famed folk singer, dies at 94

January 28, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Pete Seeger, the Johnny Appleseed of American folk music, died of natural causes after a stay at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He was 94.

Georgia features ‘Gone With the Wind’ on official travel guide cover

January 28, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The cover of the 2014 Georgia Travel Guide, officially unveiled Tuesday, features one of Georgia’s most recognizable icons on its cover: “Gone With the Wind.”

Southwest Airlines launching first international flights

January 27, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Southwest Airlines is launching its first international flights. Starting July 1, the airline will offer flights from Atlanta to Aruba and Montego Bay; from Baltimore/Washington to Aruba, Nassau and Montego Bay; and from Orlando to Aruba and Montego Bay.

Delta named 2014 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine

January 27, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines has been named the 2014 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine. It marks the first time a U.S. carrier has won the prestigious award in a decade.

TSA Found Over 1,800 Guns in Carry-On Bags in 2013

January 25, 2014 Voice of America

The TSA says it discovered 1,813 firearms in carry-on bags in 2013. That was up nearly 17 percent from 2012. Of those discovered, 81 percent were loaded, the TSA said in a blog post.