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Photo of the Day: Atlanta Streetcar rumbles down Edgewood

May 4, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta Streetcar started operations on Dec. 30, 2014, and riders can hop on board at no charge for the rest of 2015.

Firefighters participate in a fire rescue competition, known as Musters, during the 2015 Fire on the 4th festival on May 2, 2015, in the Old Fourth Ward section of Atlanta.

Photo of the Day: Musters during Fire in the 4th

May 2, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Firefighters on Saturday participated in fire rescue competitions, known as Musters, during the 2015 Fire in the 4th festival.

Radford: Uber is about more than rides

May 2, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The popular ride-sourcing app Uber is partnering with MARTA to help people travel from transit stations to their final destinations, the company’s general manager for the Atlanta market told a business organization this week.

Southern Museum puts second Great Locomotive Chase Medal of Honor on display

April 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History has put on display a Medal of Honor given to a Civil War soldier who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase.

Jimmy Carter attends Bob Dylan concert at the Fox

April 25, 2015 Express Telegraph

Former President Jimmy Carter attended Bob Dylan’s performance at the venerable Fox Theatre.

Southern Museum to Host Third Annual Railroad Rendezvous on July 18

April 20, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The third annual Railroad Rendezvous will steam into Kennesaw this July.

Kennesaw wants Texas locomotive moved to museum

April 14, 2015 The Travel Trolley

City officials here are apparently hoping one of the historic locomotives made famous during a daring Civil War event is relocated to Kennesaw.

The Great Locomotive Chase: 20 minutes until infamy

April 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Andrews’ Raid lives on in present day Kennesaw. In addition to a number of monuments dedicated to the raid located in downtown Kennesaw, The General itself is on display.

The College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience

Atlanta Museum Week coming April 25

April 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More than 30 Atlanta museums and historical sites are offering two-for-one admission during the first-ever Atlanta Museum Week.

Coke’s chief sustainability officer to address BBA on Thursday

April 7, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The chief sustainability officer for The Coca-Cola Co. will speak to the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) during the organization’s breakfast meeting this Thursday.