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Denison University to renovate historic library following gift

April 5, 2018 Express Telegraph

The William Howard Doane Library at Denison University will undergo a $5.7 million renovation.

Atlanta airport implements new operating hours

March 7, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials said the change stems from increasing volume of passengers, visitors and ongoing ATLNext construction projects.

Smyrna approves ‘Restaurant Districts’ policy

March 7, 2018 Express Telegraph

City council members in Smyrna have approved a new policy allowing diners to carry alcoholic drinks like wine and beer in a to-go cup within designated “Restaurant Districts.”

Southeastern Railway Museum Extends Photo Contest Deadline

February 25, 2018 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum has extended the deadline to March 3 for its fifth annual photo competition. To enter, photographers must submit a photo taken at the museum and in both digital and print format. The museum will exhibit entries during March and will announce competition winners during an April 7 ceremony coinciding with the first day of the museum’s Caboose Days event. Regular museum tickets include admission to the exhibition, and attendees are encouraged

Southeastern Railway Museum honoring cabooses during special event

February 25, 2018 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum will celebrate cabooses, the crews that called them home and their role on the railroad during April’s Caboose Days.

Georgia hands-free measure passes committee

February 23, 2018 Express Telegraph

Georgia’s House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee passed a measure that would mandate hands-free driving law in Georgia.

Trump signs two-year, bipartisan budget bill

February 9, 2018 Special to Express Telegraph

President Trump this morning signed a two-year budget bill this morning that ends a brief overnight shutdown of the federal government.

Southeastern Railway Museum hosting annual photo competition

February 6, 2018 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum will accept entries for its fifth annual photo competition from Feb. 2 until Feb. 24. To enter, photographers must submit a photo taken at the museum and in both digital and print format. The museum will exhibit entries during March and will announce competition winners during an April 7 ceremony coinciding with the first day of the museum’s Caboose Days event. Regular museum tickets include admission to the exhibition, and attendees

Marietta Fire Museum to reopen after remodel

January 22, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Marietta Fire Museum, which closed “for a highly anticipated remodeling project” in October, is set to re-open this weekend.

New York State to reopen Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

January 21, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

New York State will reopen the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tomorrow, officials said. Both were closed when the federal government temporarily closed at midnight Friday night/Saturday morning.