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New Ga. law allows Savannah to sell booze during St. Patrick’s Day celebration

March 16, 2014 Express Telegraph

Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a measure that authorizes the sale of adult beverages for consumption on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, Ga.

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Scheduled for Saturday, March 15

February 26, 2014 Todd DeFeo

More than 200,000 people are expected to turn out next month for the 132nd Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade. The annual family-friendly parade, aimed at celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history.

Metro Atlanta, North Georgia paralyzed after second snow storm in two weeks

February 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Metro Atlanta was paralyzed Wednesday after snow and ice fell on the region.

Round 2: Atlanta, Georgia prepare for winter weather, Obama declares emergency

February 11, 2014 Todd DeFeo

President Obama has declared an emergency in the state of Georgia, paving the way for federal resources to aid with any state and local response efforts to projected winter weather.

Southern Museum, LCCA to host Autism Awareness Day

February 11, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum, in conjunction with Autism Speaks and the Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA), will host a special day for families affected by autism on March 1 from 9 am – noon.

Southern Museum Gala will honor Fred D. Bentley Sr.

February 7, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation will honor local attorney Fred D. Bentley Sr. during its annual fundraising gala.

Ga. senate passes bill to allow museums to manufacture, sample distilled spirits

February 4, 2014 Express Telegraph

The Georgia State Senate has passed a measure that would allow non-profit museums to manufacture and sample distilled spirits.

Atlanta mayor calls for review of storm response, announces new approach

January 31, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Friday ordered a review of the city’s response to the winter weather that paralyzed the city for three days this week and also promised an improved approach to combat similar storms in the future.

Atlanta mayor calls for new approach to combating snow, ice

January 31, 2014 Express Telegraph

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Friday called for a review of how the city responded to the winter weather that paralyzed the city for three days this week and promised to implement an improved approach for combating similar storms in the future.

Atlanta mayor: City learned lesson from 2011 snow storm

January 31, 2014 Express Telegraph

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Friday said the city learned its lessons from a 2011 snow storm that paralyzed the city for days and used those lessons in response to the just more than two inches that fell on the city this week.