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In Georgia, celebrate gold, state’s apple industry and NASCAR’s connection to moonshine

October 11, 2012 Todd DeFeo

From an appreciation of apples to celebration of moonshine, North Georgia is home to a number of colorful festivals every fall.

Southern Museum’s ‘The Haunted Museum – A Night at the Asylum’ Promises Plenty of Scares

October 6, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will transform into a haunted insane asylum this Halloween season as part of its annual haunted museum.

Two Georgia candidates decline invitation to participate in statewide debate

October 5, 2012 Express Telegraph

Two candidates running for public office are declining to debate their challengers in the Atlanta Press Club’s upcoming Loudermilk-Young Debate Series.

Krystal to relocate corporate headquarters to Atlanta

October 3, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Krystal, the fast-food burger joint known for its square hamburgers, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta. The company was founded in Chattanooga in 1932. “Chattanooga has been a wonderful home for Krystal, and we appreciate the support of the community,” Krystal’s president and CEO Doug Pendergast said in a news release. “Our five-year plan calls for aggressive new store growth and Atlanta provides a more central location with access

Athens landmark facing tough financial times, may close

October 3, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Athens restaurant known for coining the phrase “automatic for the people,” which later appeared as the title of an R.E.M. album, is facing hard financial times and may be forced to close.

Atlanta passes ordinance aimed at cracking down on panhandlers

October 3, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The city of Atlanta has approved a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on panhandlers.

Ga. historical society places marker at first Waffle House

September 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

With more than 1,650 Waffle House locations in 25 states, the Waffle House is an institution and a cultural icon. But, the greasy legacy began nearly sixty years ago in a humble building along E. College Avenue in Avondale Estates.

Georgia parks open at no charge Sept. 29 for National Public Lands Day

September 17, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s state parks will be open free of charge Sept. 29 in honor of National Public Lands Day.

Atlanta airport using sheep to control vegetation

September 14, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will use 100 sheep as part of a test grazing program.

Statue pays tribute to Georgia tannery

August 26, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The Bona Allen Co. is remembered with a statue in downtown Buford depicting Roy Rogers, Trigger and a Bona Allen Co. employee.