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Athens statue honors Vince Dooley

March 6, 2012 The Travel Trolley

An Athens sculptor crafted the 14-foot-tall bronze statue of Dooley, depicting the former coach being hoisted onto the shoulders of his players after winning the national championship.

End of the line for famous Athens trestle?

February 7, 2012 Todd DeFeo

For years, the famed “Murmur Trestle” in Athens, Ga., has attracted R.E.M. fans from around the globe. But, time may be running out for the 130-year-old trestle, The Wall Street Journal reported.

An artsy train track (no longer in use)

August 6, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Taken June 25, 2011, in Athens, Ga.

Historic Athens theater set to re-open Aug. 1

June 26, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The historic Georgia Theater, gutted by fire two years ago, is set to re-open Aug. 1, according to published media reports.

AthFest: A great way to explore Athens’ music scene

June 25, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The home of R.E.M., the B-52s and many more, live music is still very much a part of present-day Athens.

Reports: Georgia Music Hall of Fame to close in June

May 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon, Ga., is closing June 12, The (Macon) Telegraph newspaper reported Tuesday.

FMCSA, GSP to conduct bus safety inspections in Athens

March 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Georgia State Police will conduct bus safety inspections at the Greyhound Bus Lines terminal in Athens on Wednesday.

Authorities: Athens-Clarke officer killed

March 22, 2011 Todd DeFeo

An Athens-Clarke County police officer was shot and killed on Tuesday, and officers were hunting for a suspect, according to the Athens Banner-Herald. Athens-Clarke County police said in a statement they were searching for Jamie Hood. Authorities described Hood as a 33-year-old black man who weights 175 pounds and is 5 feet, 9 inches tall. “He should be considered armed and dangerous,” police said in a brief statement. “He is wanted for murder.” Media reports

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.

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.