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Weaver D’s, iconic Athens restaurant, to close

November 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Athens, Georgia, restaurant known for coining the phrase “automatic for the people,” is expected to close in the next two to three weeks. Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods has been an Athens’ institution for more than two decades.

Atlanta Press Club inducts five into Hall of Fame

October 8, 2013 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Press Club on Tuesday inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame during its third annual induction ceremony.

Southern Museum to honor members during gala

October 8, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will honor their members during the upcoming Heroes and Legends Gala.

Grand jury indicts Georgia state senator

October 7, 2013 Express Telegraph

A Fulton County Grand Jury has charged state Sen. Donald K. Balfour II with 16 counts of Making a False Certificate, one count of Theft by Taking (O.C.G.A. § 16-8-1) and one count of False Statement and Writing.

Atlanta Falcons look to technology to transform fan experience

October 2, 2013 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Falcons have partnered with the world’s leading consumer transaction technologies company to enhance the fan experience at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons signed a four-year partnership with Duluth, Ga.-based NCR Corp. to implement new technology available starting on Monday, Oct. 7, when the Falcons host the New York Jets.

Georgia museum opens display of artifacts from Biblical times

October 2, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange recently unveiled its new Biblical Life Artifacts Gallery to display artifacts from the Bronze Age through the late Byzantine Period.

Atlanta Falcons look to technology to transform fan experience

October 2, 2013 Special to The Travel Trolley

The Atlanta Falcons have partnered with the world’s leading consumer transaction technologies company to enhance the fan experience at the Georgia Dome.

Moonshine: It’s not just for lawbreakers anymore

September 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In recent years, moonshine has veered into the mainstream. The drink often known as shine, hooch or white lightning is now available in bars, liquor stores and distilleries open on Main Street, though many would argue true moonshine cannot be purchased in a liquor store. But is it the same?

Georgia colleges field three new football teams

August 29, 2013 Todd DeFeo

When the college football season kicks off this week, fans in the Peach State will have three new teams to follow. Berry College in Rome, Mercer University in Macon and Reinhardt University in Waleska are all fielding teams this year.

Six Flags Over Georgia announces largest expansion in park history

August 29, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Six Flags Over Georgia will soon break ground on Hurricane Harbor, an all-new tropically-themed water park.