Georgia

Herschel Walker opening new restaurant in Athens

December 1, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Legendary University of Georgia running back Herschel Walker is opening a new restaurant in Athens, Georgia, the Athens Banner-Herald reported.

Secondhand smoke dangerous to travelers, study finds

November 20, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Secondhand smoke inside airports is risking the well-being of travelers and airport employees, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control found.

Westin Jekyll Island back on track, thanks to agreement

November 20, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Westin Jekyll Island is expected to open by August 2014, thanks to a series of agreements the Jekyll Island Authority approved on Monday.

Officials: More to die on Georgia’s roads in 2012

November 20, 2012 The Travel Trolley

More motorists are expected to die on roadways in Georgia during 2012 in what would be the first increase in deaths on roadways statewide in more than five years.

Southern Museum to offer free admission Dec. 1, discounts in gift shop

November 17, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will offer free admission from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 to conclude the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase and to coincide with the City of Kennesaw’s daylong holiday celebration.

Southern Museum’s Annual Trains Event Attracts Railfans, Hobbyists and Families

November 7, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will kick off its packed 2013 calendar of events with a family day focusing on all aspects of trains and featuring a model train expo.

Georgia voters say yes to charter schools, Romney

November 7, 2012 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA — Georgia voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to the state constitution that gives a state commission the power to authorize public charter schools upon the request of communities. Under the amendment, which appeared headed toward approval with more than 58 percent of voters casting ballots in favor of the measure, the State Charter Schools Commission would have the power to review charter school petitions and “ensure that charter schools are consistent with state