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Southeastern festivals galore offer regional options

April 17, 2010 The Travel Trolley
ATLANTA – Looking for something to do now that spring is finally here? Try any number of local festivals running through tomorrow or one of the many more slated for next weekend and beyond: Bear on the Square Mountain Festival in Dahlonega (www.bearonthesquare.org) runs today and tomorrow Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw (www.jrmmanagement.com/id65.html) also runs today and tomorrow Atlanta Dogwood Festival (www.dogwood.org) concludes tomorrow Next weekend, the Vidalia Onion Festival (www.vidaliaonionfestival.com) takes place in Vidalia,
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Senators take aim at airline fees

April 15, 2010 The Travel Trolley
Democratic senators have introduced legislation aimed at stopping airlines from charging travelers for carry-on bags by closing what they call a “tax loophole” that allows airlines to avoid paying taxes on fees for non-essential services. The “Block Airlines’ Gratuitous (BAG) Fees Act” follows last week’s announcement from low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines that it plans to charge travelers up to $45 for carry-on bags to be stored in overhead bins. According to the senators, the legislation
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Happy Tax Freedom Day

April 10, 2010 Caboose Chronicle
ATLANTA – Congratulations taxpayers. Today marks Tax Freedom Day – a day later than last year. According to the Tax Foundation, the average American needs to work 99 days – until today – in order to pay this year’s federal, state and local taxes. But, this calculation doesn’t include deficit spending. “Today the average American has finally worked enough to pay off the tax collector, but it will be another thirty-eight days before Americans have