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Georgia’s ‘Apple Capital’ celebrates all things apple

October 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Gilmer County, located about 80 miles north of Atlanta, is known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia.”

Festival focuses on Dawsonville’s colorful history

October 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

During the first of the 19th century, the city of Dawsonville grew as settlers and gold miners moved into the area in the wake of a gold rush in North Georgia. But Dawsonville earned its more storied, infamous reputation during Prohibition when the area became a focal point for moonshine production.

Leaf Watch 2011: Check online to keep up with changing leaves

October 4, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites launched “Leaf Watch 2011” on Oct. 1. The initiative tracks the fall’s colors in Georgia.

A quick tour of the former Navy Supply Corps School

October 3, 2011 The Travel Trolley

All photos taken June 26, 2011.

WDW to celebrate 40 years

September 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Walt Disney World is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday with a host of activities, including a parade and a ceremony to honor cast members who have worked at the resort since it opened.

Officials moving forward with Atlanta Legoland

September 28, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and officials from Merlin Entertainments this week officially kicked off construction of a 32,000-square-foot Legoland Discovery Center (LDC) at Phipps Plaza.

Greetings from Fort Point

September 25, 2011 The Travel Trolley

And the Golden Gate Bridge. Even on a foggy day, the Golden Gate Bridge is something spectacular to see.

Enjoy a national park for free on Saturday

September 21, 2011 The Travel Trolley

In honor of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to encourage people to visit a national park.

Man sentenced to federal prison for 2010 assault

September 18, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A federal judge last week sentenced a 61-year-old Alpharetta man to six months in prison after he pleaded guilty to inappropriately touching a woman on a Delta Air Lines flight last year, federal authorities said.

There you have it

September 18, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Who can argue, really?