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Six Flags Over Georgia announces largest expansion in park history

August 29, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Six Flags Over Georgia will soon break ground on Hurricane Harbor, an all-new tropically-themed water park.

Survey: Snowden seen as most scandalous among headline-grabbers

August 29, 2013 Express Telegraph

Scandals hit the news year round, but it always seems as though at least a few come our way during the summer. This summer has been no exception, with headlines regaling us all with news of everything from Paula Deen’s dismissal from the Food Network in the wake of allegations of racism to Major League Baseball’s internal battles against performance enhancing drugs to Anthony Weiner’s, well… communication habits. But what’s 2013’s “Scandal of the Summer?”

Fort Hood Shooter Sentenced to Death

August 29, 2013 Express Telegraph

A U.S. military jury has sentenced the Muslim terrorist who killed 13 soldiers during a 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. The jury of 13 officers deliberated for only a short time Wednesday before sentencing Maj. Nidal Hasan to death. Hasan, an American-born Muslim, was convicted following a two-week trial.

Ga. Supreme Court to hear Warren Hill case

August 27, 2013 Express Telegraph

The Georgia Supreme Court will hear an appeal of an order that ordered the last-minute stay of execution for a man whose attorneys say should not be put to death because he is mentally handicapped, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

Georgia event focuses on Civil War’s Battle of Jonesboro

August 23, 2013 The Travel Trolley

A costumed storyteller will tell Civil War stories at the Patrick R. Cleburne Confederate Cemetery as part of the commemoration of the Battle of Jonesboro. Peter Bonner of Historical and Hysterical Tours, Inc. will be telling stories as part of “3 Deep in the Yard – The Pivotal Battle of Jonesboro.” Bonner will describe a more personal side of the Battle of Jonesboro through researched stories of people involved and affected by the Civil War.

Microsoft: Ballmer to retire within three months

August 23, 2013 Express Telegraph

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp. today announced that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer has decided to retire as CEO within the next 12 months. Ballmer will retire upon the completion of a process to choose his successor. He will continue to serve as CEO and will lead Microsoft through the next steps of its transformation to a devices and services company, the company said. “There is never a perfect time for this type of transition,

New York officials vow to appeal ‘Stop and Frisk’ ruling

August 13, 2013 Todd DeFeo

City officials vow to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that NYPD so-called “Stop and Frisk” policy violates Constitutional rights.

Newark, N.J., named the world’s unfriendliest city

August 13, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Anyone looking to take a vacation should avoid Islamabad, Pakistan. Makes sense. But, steer clear of Newark, N.J.?

American, U.S. Airways to fight DOJ’s effort to block merger

August 13, 2013 The Travel Trolley

AMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group Inc. today said that they intend to mount a vigorous and strong defense to the U.S. Department of Justice’s effort to block their proposed merger.

Georgia’s Road to Tara Museum expands Civil War exhibit

August 12, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Road to Tara Museum in Jonesboro, Ga., is expanding its Civil War exhibit. The exhibit formerly existed in a portion of the museum, but now includes two rooms dedicated to the commemoration and remembrance of the Civil War’s Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Jonesboro. The new exhibit will be open to the public beginning Labor Day weekend. The expansion’s opening coincides with the final year of the Sesquicentennial celebration of the Civil War.