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Finding the real Casey Jones

May 1, 2011 The Travel Trolley

When Casey Jones crashed his locomotive near Vaughn, Miss., on April 30, 1900, he vaulted into American folklore.

New Disney resort on Oahu set to open in August

April 27, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Disney’s new resort in Hawaii is on track to open in August, officials said.

Experiencing The Andrews Raid on its anniversary

April 12, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Sitting in a Chattanooga, Tenn., jail and faced with only hours left to live, James J. Andrews had a sense of tranquility.

Greetings from Champion Field

March 5, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The New York Mets traveled to Champion Field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports to take on the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are currently leading 2-0.

Athens trestle a music landmark

December 27, 2010 Todd DeFeo

To most passersby, the old, abandoned railroad trestle off Poplar Street near Dudley Park probably wouldn’t garner much of a reaction.

Roundhouse museum provides window into Savannah’s railroad past

December 26, 2010 Todd DeFeo

For more than a century, Savannah was an important city for the Central of Georgia Railroad.

Smyrna cemetery holds city’s past

December 23, 2010 Todd DeFeo

On a small tract of land tucked away behind modern development lies a window into The Jonquil City’s rich history.

A starter’s guide to Atlanta

December 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

A visit to Atlanta might seem a little daunting – after all, there is so much to see. But, it doesn’t have to be.

A starter’s guide to Clarksville, Tenn.

December 12, 2010 Todd DeFeo

“The Gateway to the New South” is overlooked when it comes to a Tennessee visit.

A one-stop guide to Athens, Ga.

December 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Athens is home to a lot more than the University of Georgia. The Classic City is a wealth of attractions, culture and history. What’s more, Athens is the perfect one-tank trip from Atlanta. Yet, it offers enough that it could also be a nice weekend getaway.