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DECATUR — MARTA announced that it is changing the name of one of its lines to avoid any perceived “racially insensitive” overtones by the Asian community it serves. In October, MARTA introduced color-coded rail lines — similar to systems in other major cities — saying it will help cut down on rider confusion. With the change, the former Northeast-South Line, which serves Doraville and Chamblee on the Northside, became the Yellow Line. “In light of

Special to The Travel Trolley FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines will resume service into Port-au-Prince, Haiti, beginning Friday, Feb. 19. The first flight will depart from American’s hub at Miami International Airport at 6:40 a.m. EST, arriving at Port-au-Prince at 8:35 a.m. EST. This flight marks the first commercial passenger aircraft into Haiti since the earthquake that devastated the country on Jan. 12, American Airlines said in a news release. “These flights serve as

ATLANTA – A rare snowstorm walloped the Southeast Friday, dumping upwards of five inches of snow. A number of businesses closed early and various events – especially at public schools – were canceled because of the weather. The city of Atlanta said its public works department spread “a mixture of sand and salt over all bridges and overpasses and segments of streets with steep grades” before it started snowing. “Subsequent spreading of sand and salt