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RIP Fluffy: Famous python dies at Columbus Zoo

October 27, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Fluffy, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s record-holding python, died Tuesday of what the zoo described as an “apparent tumor.” A necropsy performed by The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine found that Fluffy had “a mass on her ovary,” the zoo said in a news release. The 24-foot-long, 300-pound reticulated python had been a mainstay at the zoo since arriving in March 2007. Originally brought to the zoo as a temporary addition, Fluffy made

30th Annual Olde Town Fall Festival in Conyers, Ga.

October 24, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Would you like a doughnut?

October 22, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Yes please. Doughnuts from Sublime Doughnuts on 10th Street in Atlanta.

Ga. launches Civil War site

October 21, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The state has launched a new website to promote Civil War sites to heritage tourists.

Federal money for streetcars formally presented

October 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Savannah, Ga. (Photo by Todd DeFeo) ATLANTA — Federal officials on Wednesday formally presented the city of Atlanta with $47.6 million to build a streetcar line. “The Atlanta streetcar project is a prime example of the kind of innovative, 21st century projects that will change the U.S. transportation landscape by strengthening the economy and creating jobs, reducing gridlock and providing safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable transportation choices,” U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood said in a news release.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation unveils ‘Peril’ list

October 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has unveiled its annual “Places in Peril” list, which aims to raise awareness about significant historic structures facing an uncertain future.

National Law Enforcement Museum breaks ground

October 18, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund last week broke ground on the new National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington. “Today marks a major milestone for this important institution,” NLEOMF Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd said in a news release. “With this groundbreaking, we are taking a historic step in realizing our mission to tell the story of American law enforcement through exhibits, collections, research and education.”Scheduled to open in late

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