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Dylan rocks Chastain

July 29, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Dylan brought the latest chapter to his storied music career to Atlanta’s Chastain Amphitheater on Thursday, and his band did not disappoint.

Congress fails to reauthorize FAA

July 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Congress did not reauthorize the FAA this week, and the federal agency has furloughed 4,000 employees nationwide as a result.

Central Ohio’s Essenplatz closes after 17 years

July 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A Central Ohio dining institution has closed after nearly two decades serving up home-cooked comfort food.

LaHood, Babbitt: Reauthorize FAA

July 22, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt are asking Congress to approve a reauthorization of the FAA, which expires at midnight tonight.

Facebook post: Woodstock eatery closes

July 21, 2011 Express Telegraph

A popular Woodstock eatery with a decidedly conservative feel has closed, the restaurant said last month on Facebook. “Yes, it is true…as of today the Right Wing Tavern is officially closed,” according to a June 23 posting. “We love everyone in our Right Wing family so, so much! Thank you everyone for the good times, memories and friendships made there. Thanks for the support during the years. It was a very difficult thing, but we

Officer fatalities on the rise

July 21, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — A Clayton County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Wednesday, the latest victim in an increase in law enforcement deaths nationwide, according to a new report. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), 98 officers were killed nationwide during the first six months of 2011 — a 14 percent increase over the same time period of 2010. “The economy has forced reductions in training, safety equipment and personnel at law

UPDATE: Delta cutting service to smaller markets

July 15, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines on Friday said it is planning to cut service to 24 smaller, under-performing markets, a move that will save the company millions of dollars.

Delta cutting service to smaller markets

July 15, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines on Friday said it is planning to cut service to smaller, under-performing markets.

Legoland slated to open in less than 100 days

July 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Central Florida’s newest theme park – Legoland – is on track to open on Oct. 15 – in less than 100 days, theme park officials said.

Moran proposes legislation to create ‘Melting Pot Museum’

July 7, 2011 Express Telegraph

A Congressman from Virginia wants to create a “Melting Pot Museum,” saying the museum “would bring together all the stories of the ethnicities that make up the fabric of our society.” U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., introduced legislation to create a Presidential Commission to study the establishment of a Museum of the American People. The museum would examine the role immigration has played in the development of American society, according to the Congressman. “With 160