2016 - Page 25 of 30 - Sightseers' Delight

Transportation committee leaders want visionary leader for Amtrak

February 4, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s next president needs the vision and management skills to implement new reforms and improve the passenger railroad’s performance, a pair of Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said in a letter to the railroad’s Board of Directors.

Laura Turner Seydel: ‘Zero Waste Zones says it all’

February 4, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

Everyone plays a role when it comes to helping the planet, the chairperson of the Captain Planet Foundation told the Buckhead Business Association last week.

Commentary

How Should We Use Casino Gaming Funds?

February 3, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

If you were given control of one billion dollars per year in state funding, how would you spend it? Casino revenues are projected to net one billion dollars per year, and legislation for casino gaming is currently before your General Assembly. However, the debate as to where the funds should go is still on-going.

Chief Bicycle Officer, Chastain Park Conservancy Director to Address BBA

February 3, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

The chief bicycle officer for the city of Atlanta and the executive director for the Chastain Park Conservancy are slated to speak to the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) during breakfast meetings in February.

Laura Turner Seydel: ‘Zero Waste Zones says it all’

February 3, 2016 Express Telegraph

Everyone plays a role when it comes to helping the planet, the chairperson of the Captain Planet Foundation told the Buckhead Business Association last week.

General

Georgia executes 72-year-old inmate for 1979 murder

February 3, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The state of Georgia early Wednesday morning executed the oldest prisoner on its death row, state officials said.

Benton backs away from legislation following remarks

February 2, 2016 Express Telegraph

A state lawmaker has withdrawn his sponsorship of a trio of bills aimed at honoring Confederate heritage following controversial remarks about the KKK.

Georgia car-buyers concerned about gas mileage, monthly payments, survey finds

February 2, 2016 Express Telegraph

Consumers are most concerned with gas mileage and monthly payments when purchasing a vehicle in Georgia, according to a 2015 End-of-Year Consumer Survey conducted by Georgia Credit Union Affiliates.

Buckner: Georgia Needs a New EPD Buffer Provision

February 2, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

A law is only as good as it is understood and enforced. These laws, like the buffer provision in the Erosion and Sedimentation Act, are poorly written, not uniformly enforced, and are costly and frustrating for the taxpayer and property owners of Georgia.

More people visiting national parks

February 2, 2016 The Travel Trolley

More than 305 million people visited a national park last year, passing the visitation record set at national parks in 2014, according to unofficial numbers from the National Park Service.