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State closing Milledgeville prison

March 20, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA — The state is closing the 700-bed Bostick State Prison in Milledgeville. The closure is effective May 1. By closing the prison, Georgia Department of Corrections officials say they could save upwards of $6.7 million annually in operations costs. “While budget cuts are the result of this closure, the first priority for the Department is to maintain safe and secure prisons,” DOC Commissioner Brian Owens said in a news release. “We will continue to be good

Airlines boast higher on-time performance rate in January

March 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The nation’s largest airlines had a higher on-time performance rate this past January than in both January 2009 and December 2009, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

FAA proposes penalties against American Airlines

March 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed civil penalties totaling $787,500 against American Airlines for maintenance violations.

Retracing Fess Parker’s steps in Georgia

March 18, 2010 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – Fess Parker, a long-time actor known for portraying famous historical figures turned California winemaker, died today. He was 85. Parker is perhaps best-remembered for playing both Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone on television shows based on the real life historical figures. But, one of his often-overlooked roles has a strong connection to Georgia. Parker portrayed James J. Andrews in Walt Disney’s 1956 movie “The Great Locomotive Chase.” The movie retells the story of

Reps. push for random drug tests for recipients of public assistance

March 18, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA — Recipients of unemployment benefits might first need to pass a drug test under legislation a Toccoa Republican filed this week. Rep. Michael Harden, R-Toccoa, proposed the random drug testing for anyone who receives state unemployment benefits or state administered federal assistance. Anyone under 18 years old would not be subjected to the test, and it wouldn't be required for anyone receiving help for medical care. “(This bill) prevents people who use drugs illegally

Delta to resume service between JFK and Haiti

March 17, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Special to The Travel Trolley Delta Air Lines will resume service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Port-au-Prince, Haiti, three times weekly beginning April 3, 2010. Service from JFK to Port-au-Prince will expand to five times weekly starting June 10. “As part of a long-standing commitment to the Caribbean basin, Delta looks forward to once again providing multiple travel options that not only connect the tri-state area to Haiti, but will

Teens Struck by CSX Freight Train in Ga.

March 13, 2010 Todd DeFeo

One teenager was killed and another was sent to a local hospital after they were struck by a CSX freight train early this morning, Cobb County police said.

NHTSA: Traffic fatalities for 2009 reach record low

March 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 reached the lowest level since 1954, declining for the 15th consecutive quarter.

Survey: Americans seek air travel security

March 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

PRNewswire via The Travel Trolley According to new America THINKS survey results, Americans are clamoring most for aviation infrastructure improvements that will make them feel safer. “As our aviation infrastructure priorities are debated and future funding questioned on Capitol Hill, it’s crucial to look at what matters most to the nation’s air travelers,” said Paul Yarossi, president of HNTB Holdings Ltd., which commissioned the survey “Clearly, the majority of Americans say safety and security is

Obama nominates retired Army Maj. Gen. to TSA post

March 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley President Obama said he plans to nominate retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert A. Harding to head the Transportation Security Administration. “I am confident that Bob’s talent and expertise will make him a tremendous asset in our ongoing efforts to bolster security and screening measures at our airports,” Obama said. “I can think of no one more qualified than Bob to take on this important job, and I look forward to working with