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Hartsfield remains world’s busiest airport

January 28, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Passenger traffic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport increased by 1.51 percent in 2010, and the airport retained its title as the “busiest passenger airport in the world.”

Murphy: Immigration reform bill offers tweak to existing laws

January 28, 2011 Express Telegraph

By Sen. Jack Murphy My colleague, Sen. Bill Heath, possibly said it best. Georgians, he said, are known world wide for our hospitality and common sense. But when we look at the rising rates of illegal aliens and the staggering financial burden it places on our residents, it is time for our common sense to take precedence over our hospitality. This week, I am submitting legislation intended to make it more difficult for illegal aliens

Delta celebrates 70 years in Atlanta

January 26, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Atlanta.

Curaçao deemed a hot destination

January 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Curaçao has been selected as one of the ‘Top 21 Places We’re Going in 2011’ by Fodor’s, one of the ‘Hottest Destinations for 2011’ by AOL Travel and one of the ‘Destinations to Watch in 2011’ by SmarterTravel.

Fort Donelson to celebrate campaign’s 149th anniversary

January 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Fort Donelson National Battlefield, located near Dover, Tenn., is planning to commemorate the 149th anniversary of the Fort Donelson Campaign with a series of encampments and the start of a new book and film discussion series.

NPS: Clinton Birthplace established national park

January 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site in Hope, Ark., was last month announced as the 394th park in the National Park System.

Orlando airport people mover apparently stalls

January 14, 2011 Todd DeFeo

An automated airport people mover was apparently temporarily disabled, delaying passengers traveling to gates 60 to 99.

Atlanta struggles to return to normal after storm

January 11, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta region struggled Tuesday to dig its way out of a snowstorm that paralyzed the city.

Train derails in Douglasville

January 4, 2011 Express Telegraph

A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in downtown Douglasville early Tuesday morning, closing roads and dumping truck trailers, ajc.com reported. No one was injured in the derailment, which was reported about 1 a.m., according to reports. “I heard two real loud clacks. I turned around to look and heard two loud clacks again,” WSB-TV quoted one eyewitness as saying. “We turned around and the train was dead stopped, just that quick.” Norfolk Southern Railway, which

Eleven killed on Georgia roads during New Year’s holiday

January 2, 2011 Todd DeFeo

There were 11 fatalities on Georgia roads over the New Year’s holiday, according to the state patrol.