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Delta finishes flat bed installation on 777, 767-400ER aircraft

June 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

All of Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 777 and 767-400ER aircraft have been upgraded to include full flat beds in the their BusinessElite cabins, the airline announced Wednesday.

Five must-dos for a visit to Savannah

June 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

With so much to do and see, a visit to Savannah can seem a little daunting. But, it doesn’t have to be that way.

UPDATE: State to appeal judge’s decision to block law

June 28, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – Georgia officials are planning to appeal a judge’s decision to strike down a portion of the state’s new law aimed at curbing illegal immigration. U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash on Monday struck down two provisions of the law, including a provision that would have allowed law enforcement personnel to check the immigration stats of criminal suspects they suspect to be in the country illegally and who cannot produce a valid identification. “Gov. (Nathan)

Historic Athens theater set to re-open Aug. 1

June 26, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The historic Georgia Theater, gutted by fire two years ago, is set to re-open Aug. 1, according to published media reports.

AthFest: A great way to explore Athens’ music scene

June 25, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The home of R.E.M., the B-52s and many more, live music is still very much a part of present-day Athens.

Board votes in increase MARTA fare

June 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The cost of riding MARTA will increase from $2 to $2.50, the transit system’s board decided Wednesday.

Ga. authorities targeting boaters under the influence

June 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Georgia authorities this weekend will be taking part in Operation Dry Water, an enforcement initiative aimed at cracking down on people who boat while intoxicated.

When in Vegas, enjoy a museum

June 20, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Sin City is usually associated with gambling, but the city does have a number of museums worth checking out.

Enjoy a free day at a national park

June 19, 2011 The Travel Trolley

National parks nationwide will be waiving fees on Tuesday in honor of the start of summer.

Etowah Indian Mounds provide insight into past civilization

June 18, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Centuries before Europeans came to Northwest Georgia, a number of Native American tribes inhabited the area, including one that left its mark on the area by building ceremonial mounds that served as the centerpiece of their city.