September 2016 - Page 2 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) President & CEO William

Pate: People want to come to Atlanta

September 27, 2016 Todd DeFeo

More than 51 million people came to Atlanta in 2015, and the city could see upwards of 60 million visitors by 2020, the head of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau said last week.

A look inside Rome’s famed Colosseum

September 27, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is a true wonder of Rome.

News

Atlanta approves ride-sharing for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

September 26, 2016 Express Telegraph

The City of Atlanta has approved a plan that allows ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft to pick up and drop off passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Opportunity ATL: Cutting Edge Technology Improves Transit and Parking Experiences

September 26, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

Metro Atlanta is increasingly becoming a hub for innovative technology companies. This trend toward cutting edge technology is having an impact on local municipalities and public agencies.

Commentary

Jones: Georgia’s Underground or Shadow Economy

September 26, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

The United States has a massive underground economy – reportedly over $1 trillion. This economy, referred to as our cash economy, includes cash transactions by drug dealers, prostitution rings and workers paid in cash for their labor. Georgia is not immune to this issue. Our state loses millions of dollars of legitimate tax revenue as do other states and the federal government as a result of this problem.

TSA agents finding more guns in passengers’ carry-ons

September 26, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Federal security agents are catching more people with guns in their carry-on bags at airports nationwide, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said this month.

General

Month: September 2016

Pate: People want to come to Atlanta

A look inside Rome’s famed Colosseum

Atlanta approves ride-sharing for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Opportunity ATL: Cutting Edge Technology Improves Transit and Parking Experiences

Jones: Georgia’s Underground or Shadow Economy

TSA agents finding more guns in passengers’ carry-ons

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Heading west: Taking in St. Louis’ history, charm

Doc Holliday’s hometown celebrates favorite son

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