February 2015 - Sightseers' Delight

State of emergency declared for North Georgia counties

February 25, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Dozens of Georgia counties will be under a state of emergency starting at 2 p.m. today.

‘State of Buckhead’ rescheduled to March 12 due to weather

February 25, 2015 Todd DeFeo

As a result of expected inclement weather, tomorrow’s Buckhead Business Association (BBA) breakfast has been canceled.

Frontier announces new flights from Atlanta

February 24, 2015 The Travel Trolley

Frontier Airlines today announced non-stop service between Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and 10 new cities.

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Midtown Atlanta March 14

February 20, 2015 The Travel Trolley

The popular Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, an Atlanta favorite for more than 130 years, returns to the streets of Midtown on March 14.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion to benefit Kennesaw Museum Foundation, Southern Museum

February 19, 2015 The Travel Trolley

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation are teaming up to raise money in support of the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Proceeds from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion on Saturday, March 28, will benefit the Museum’s educational programs.

Small businesses the key to ending homelessness, non-profit head says

February 13, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Small businesses, even more so than larger corporations, “are the final step in permanently ending homelessness for men and women,” the head of a non-profit organization working to eradicate homelessness told a business organization.

Georgia set to execute first woman since 1945

February 10, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The state of Georgia is set to execute a Gwinnett County woman for her role in the Feb. 7, 1997, death of her husband.

Photo Gallery: Georgia Guidestones near Elberton, Ga.

February 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Since first unveiled in March 1980, the Georgia Guidestones have confounded and intrigued tourists.

Atlanta’s ‘magnetic presence’ makes it ‘fertile ground’ for investment

February 5, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta is a “city of doers” and “fertile ground” for investment, the managing director of a Bohemian-based investment group with Atlanta holdings told a local civic organization on Thursday.

Reed: Focus on the fundamentals the key to success

February 1, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The city of Atlanta will continue to focus on the fundamentals to continue its positive trajectory and ensure a firm financial foundation moving forward, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said on Friday.