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Railfanning in Buckhead
Taken moments ago in Buckhead (the Atlanta community, not the city in Morgan County).For more information, visit Railfanning.org.
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Take a moment to celebrate veterans
ATLANTA – At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, “The Great War” – known as “the war to end all wars” – came to an end. Armistice Day – better known today as Veterans Day – was first celebrated in 1919, and today, cities nationwide pause to celebrate – from parades to remembrance ceremonies. “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn
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Feds: New security rules for cargo, passenger flights
ATLANTA – There are more items to add to the no-fly list. Toner and ink cartridges that weigh more than a pound are now banned on all domestic and inbound international passenger flights, federal authorities announced on Monday. A prohibition on air cargo from Yemen has been expanded to also include air cargo from Somalia. “No high risk cargo will be allowed on passenger aircraft,” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a
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Authorities plan crackdown on ‘Move Over’ law
Drivers, pay attention. The Georgia State Patrol and authorities throughout the Southeast are planning to step up enforcement of the so-called “Move Over” law. Under the law the Georgia legislature passed in 2003, motorists must change lanes to give emergency personnel a safe buffer from traffic. Authorities hope the crackdown, which ends on Friday, increases awareness of the dangers facing emergency officials. Motorists should move over for any stopped emergency vehicle, including police cruisers, ambulances,
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Savannah unveils World War II memorial
Savannah on Saturday welcomed the newest addition to the city’s world-famous collection of monuments. The new World War II Memorial — know as “A World Apart” — honors World War II veterans from Chatham County. More than 500 heroes from Savannah died during World War II, according to the Veteran’s Council of Chatham County. The memorial’s 20-foot-tall steel globe “is divided into two parts, representing the Eastern/European Theater and the Western/Pacific Theater,” according to the
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Greetings from the Pace House
The Pace House is an historic home in Vinings, Ga.
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Delta flight attendants reject union bid
ATLANTA – More than 53 percent of Delta Air Lines flight attendants voted against unionizing. “This is a win for all Delta flight attendants,” Delta Senior Vice President of In-Flight Service Joanne Smith said in a message to the airline’s flight attendants. Of the 19,887 eligible voters, 18,760 cast votes, according to Delta Only 44 percent voted in favor of representation by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA). “We are pleased not just with the
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UPDATE: Feds bolster airport security
ATLANTA – Federal officials announced new measures at airports nationwide aimed enhancing security. The new measures were announced after Friday’s thwarted terror plot in which authorities discovered two “explosive packages” on U.S.-bound cargo flights. Although Friday’s plot involved cargo flights, authorities are taking no chances, stepping up security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and airports nationwide. Federal authorities briefed officials at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency about the terror threat, according to media reports. “As
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Feds bolster airport security
ATLANTA – Federal officials have announced a number of new measures in airports nationwide aimed enhancing security. “As a precaution, DHS has taken a number of steps to enhance security. Some of these security measures will be visible while others will not,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. “The public may recognize specific enhancements including heightened cargo screening and additional security at airports. “Passengers should continue to expect an unpredictable mix of