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AAA: Memorial Day travel in Southeast could see slight increase

May 22, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Memorial Day may be fast approaching, but nobody told the travelers – at least in the Southeast. Nationally, AAA estimates 5.4 percent more Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day. In Georgia, the

Chambliss: ‘Intelligence community needs strong and focused leadership’

May 22, 2010 Todd DeFeo

The Director of National Intelligence resigned this week, and one Georgia senator says the intelligence community “needs strong and focused leadership” and that intelligence failures under Dennis Blair “cannot be tolerated.” “Adm. Blair brought a

Take me out to the ballgame

May 18, 2010 The Travel Trolley

It’s springtime again, so break out the hot dogs and Cracker Jacks and head to the ball game.

Monument tells of business owner’s gratitude

May 16, 2010 Todd DeFeo

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – By 1857, Mark Anthony Cooper found himself in debt to the tune of $100,000, and his company, the Etowah Iron and Manufacturing Co., was about to be auctioned. With the help of

Sen.: No guns in airports nationwide

May 14, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA – A senator from New Jersey has introduced legislation he says was prompted by a bill the Georgia General Assembly passed. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., introduced the “Firearm-Free Airports Act” that would ban anyone

Feds change union rules

May 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

A federal agency on Monday changed rules regulating union elections, making it easier for airline and railroad employees to unionize. Critics of the new rule argue the National Mediation Board does not have the authority

Marietta Fire Museum showcases historic fire equipment

May 10, 2010 Todd DeFeo

MARIETTA, Ga. – Marietta’s fire department traces its origins to 1854, following a fire that destroyed the town square. Since the department’s inception more than 155 years ago, firefighting has changed immeasurably. The story of

Bear visits aren’t uncommon during spring in Georgia

May 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Spring could be a good time for sighting bears – even if it’s not on the agenda. Young male bears typically explore areas outside their regular domain in the spring, making sightings throughout

AFA-CWA: NTSB accepts recommendation for flotation devices on all aircraft

May 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) supported a recommendation by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) for overwater safety equipment to be included on all commercial aircraft, regardless of route, the group said. The recommendation

United, Continental announce merger

May 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Continental and United said they were planning to merge, thereby creating the world’s largest airline.