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Southeastern Railway Museum Hosting ‘Classics at the Crossing’ on Oct. 21

September 26, 2017 Special to Express Telegraph

Vintage cars will descend on the Southeastern Railway Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 for the museum’s fourth annual “Classics at the Crossing” car show. The car show is included in regular museum admission. Car owners interested in participating in the show can register on the museum’s website for $15 per vehicle. A hard copy of the registration form may be scanned and emailed to the museum or returned on the

Atlanta Press Club to induct four into Hall of Fame

September 13, 2017 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Press Club will induct four journalists into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony next month.

My son died, and the hospital doesn’t care

August 18, 2017 Todd DeFeo

After speaking with the chief medical officer of the hospital where my son died, I realize we will never receive a straight answer about the circumstances leading to his death.

End of an era for Morris newspapers

August 12, 2017 Express Telegraph

Morris Communications is selling 11 of its daily and non-daily newspaper holdings, its Lubbock, Texas-based commercial printing operation and other related publications to GateHouse Media.

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Officials tout success in ‘Operation Southern Shield’

July 28, 2017 Express Telegraph

Georgia officials say “Operation Southern Shield” was a big success in saving lives on Georgia highways and roads.

Southeastern Railway Museum on track to open new exhibit building this fall

July 27, 2017 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum is on track to complete its largest expansion project since it moved to its current location roughly two decades ago. The museum, designated Georgia’s Transportation History Museum, is planning to open a $1 million, 21,000-square-foot Rail Transit Exhibit (RTE) building this fall. The new building, which sits behind the current Building 2, increases the museum’s covered exhibit spaces by nearly 50 percent. The new addition will have four tracks on which

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Mary Norwood retains lead in Atlanta mayoral race, poll finds

July 20, 2017 Express Telegraph

City Councilwoman Mary Norwood remains atop a crowded field of candidates running for mayor, according to a new poll.

Atlanta group fed up with campaign signs in right of way

July 20, 2017 Express Telegraph

A group of concerned Atlanta residents is cracking down on campaign signs.

Trains, Trucks & Tractors returns to Southeastern Railway Museum Aug. 4-6

July 19, 2017 Special to Express Telegraph

Family friendly event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 4-6 Antique vehicles will be front and center during the Southeastern Railway Museum’s 11th Annual “Trains, Trucks & Tractors” event. The family friendly event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 4-6. Participants include Cumming Antique Power Association members, who will display a range of antique tractors. In addition to the museum’s usual displays and the opportunity to ride

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City replaces PARKatlanta with new on-street parking program

June 19, 2017 Express Telegraph

PARKatlanta is no more.