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Alleged sexual assault on flight leads to arrest

October 6, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — A 61-year-old Sandy Springs man faces assault charges after a fellow passenger alleged inappropriate touching, according to the FBI Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Lamkin. On Monday, “a passenger aboard a Delta flight from Dallas, Texas to Atlanta complained of being touched several times in an inappropriate fashion and reported this to the flight crew,” the FBI said in a statement. Federal authorities charged Ranchhodbhai Lakha with assault and sexual assault. He

Five worthy destinations for the fall

October 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

With the fall travel season under way, there’s no time like the present to head out of Dodge (proverbially speaking) and check out any number of Southeastern destinations.

Do texting bans reduce the number of crashes?

October 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Does banning texting while behind the wheel cut down on the number of crashes? Apparently not, according to a new survey from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). “Texting bans haven’t reduced crashes at all,” Adrian Lund, president of both HLDI and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, said in a news release. “In a perverse twist, crashes increased in three of the four states we studied after bans were enacted. It’s an

Bobby Cox’s final regular season game

October 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

State Department issues travel warning for Europe

October 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Citing “the potential for terrorist attacks,” the U.S.State Department on Sunday issued an alert for Americans traveling in Europe. “Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks,” the State Department said in the alert. “European governments have taken action to guard against a terrorist attack and some have spoken publicly about the heightened threat conditions. “Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both official

GAY — Judging by the lines at the barbecue, fried chicken and apple dumpling stands, food was the star of the day. Maybe that's just one quasi-wannabe foodie's take on the 73rd edition of The Cotton Pickin' Fair. The fair is held twice a year — in May and October. Set among structures dating from 1891-1920 on the picturesque Gay Family Farmstead in Meriwether County, the fair is also highlighted by arts and crafts, a

United, Continental officially merge

October 2, 2010 The Travel Trolley

United and Continental airlines have officially merged into a single airline.

It’s just a ‘Cotton Pickin’ Fair’

October 2, 2010 The Travel Trolley

It’s just a “Cotton Pickin’ Fair.” The 73rd edition of The Cotton Pickin’ Fair is scheduled for this weekend. The festival takes place on the Gay Family Farmstead in Meriwether County. The lineup for the family -friendly event includes shopping, dining and entertainment. The fair features antiques, art, photography, pottery, clothing and skilled artisans. In addition, the fair’s promoters have promised an array of delectable southern foods – and everything is cooked on location– whether