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Ga. legislators return to the Gold Dome today

January 11, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The General Assembly heads back to the Gold Dome today, and a number of recurring themes are likely this session.

Reed set to take office today

January 4, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Kasim Reed is set to take the helm of Atlanta on Monday, but he comes to office without the usual celebratory bash that accompanies Inauguration Day.

‘Super speeders’ face new fine in Georgia

January 3, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Anyone convicted of driving 75 miles per hour or more on a two-lane road or 85 miles per hour or more on any road in the state faces new penalties.

Ga. legislators: Amend state constitution to stop federal takeover of health care

December 3, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

A pair of state legislators are proposing an amendment to the state constitution they say will “protect individuals’ right to make their own health care choices.”

Reed edges out Norwood in Atlanta mayoral race, recount possible

December 2, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

Former state Sen. Kasim Reed appears to have edged out Councilwoman Mary Norwood in a hotly-contested race for Atlanta mayor.

Senate designates Sunday as ‘Drive Safer Sunday’

November 25, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

The Sunday after Thanksgiving has been designated by the U.S. Senate as “Drive Safer Sunday.”

PETA to UGA: Get a robotic dog

November 24, 2009 Todd DeFeo

PETA, the people who romp around in the buff to oppose the wearing of fur, thinks it’s time to replace the University of Georgia’s mascot with a robotic dog.

Check the car before Thanksgiving road trip

November 24, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

Anyone driving this Thanksgiving might want to take 10 minutes to check their car and make sure it’s ready to roll.

Coalition takes issue with rail subsidy survey

November 13, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

The States For Passenger Rail Coalition is taking issue with a new report that found nearly all of Amtrak’s 44 nationwide routes lost money last fiscal year. The coalition notes that all forms of transportation receive federal money.

MARTA moves to color-coded lines

November 8, 2009 Todd DeFeo

MARTA last month introduced color-coded rail lines — similar to systems in other major cities — saying it will help cut down on rider confusion.