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AJC Peachtree Road Race sign up has trouble … again

March 21, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The AJC Peachtree Road Race sign up has trouble for the second year in a row.

Reader’s Digest rates Ga. roads No. 13, I-285 no fun

March 21, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Georgia has the 13th best roads in the nation — and 2nd best in the Southeast — according to a report by Reader’s Digest magazine.

Ga. Senate votes to ban texting while driving

March 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would ban people from texting while driving.

Ga. dems likely to vote no on health care

March 20, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 DeFeo.biz News Service When the House votes on its controversial health care bill on Sunday, two Georgia Democrats are expected to vote in opposition. Both John Barrow, whose district includes the Savannah area, and Jim Marshall, whose district includes the Macon area, are expected to vote “no” to the health care bill. “I am strongly in favor of reforming the health care system, but I don't think this bill

Ga. dems could vote no on health care

March 20, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 When the House votes on its controversial health care bill on Sunday, two Georgia Democrats are expected to vote in opposition. Both John Barrow, who represents the Savannah area, and Jim Marshall, who represents the Macon area, are expected to vote 'no' to the health care bill. “I am strongly in favor of reforming the health care system, but I don't think this bill is going to do it,

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