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Famed reporter Claude Sitton dies at 89

March 10, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Claude Sitton, a famed journalist who covered the South for the New York Times during the turbulent 1960s, has died, according to reports. He was 89.

Anheuser-Busch Cartersville, Ga., brewery opens for month of public tours

March 10, 2015 Special to The Travel Trolley

This spring, a fresh new experience is popping up in Cartersville, Ga., when the Anheuser-Busch brewery opens its doors for a limited number of public tours from March 19 through April 12, 2015.

Atlanta Hawks to name members of diversity committee

March 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta Hawks are set to this week name new members of a new diversity council that will develop strategies to ensure the team focuses on diversity.

Georgia executions put on hold

March 7, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Executions in Georgia have been postponed while state officials examine the drugs used in carrying out death sentences.

State of emergency declared for North Georgia counties

February 25, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Dozens of Georgia counties will be under a state of emergency starting at 2 p.m. today.

‘State of Buckhead’ rescheduled to March 12 due to weather

February 25, 2015 Todd DeFeo

As a result of expected inclement weather, tomorrow’s Buckhead Business Association (BBA) breakfast has been canceled.

Frontier announces new flights from Atlanta

February 24, 2015 The Travel Trolley

Frontier Airlines today announced non-stop service between Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and 10 new cities.

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Midtown Atlanta March 14

February 20, 2015 The Travel Trolley

The popular Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, an Atlanta favorite for more than 130 years, returns to the streets of Midtown on March 14.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion to benefit Kennesaw Museum Foundation, Southern Museum

February 19, 2015 The Travel Trolley

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation are teaming up to raise money in support of the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Proceeds from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion on Saturday, March 28, will benefit the Museum’s educational programs.

Small businesses the key to ending homelessness, non-profit head says

February 13, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Small businesses, even more so than larger corporations, “are the final step in permanently ending homelessness for men and women,” the head of a non-profit organization working to eradicate homelessness told a business organization.