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Cobb courthouse construction continues

July 4, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Cobb courthouse construction continues

Ga. texting ban goes into effect

July 1, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA – Would-be texters beware! A new state law that prohibits motorists from texting while behind the wheel takes effect tomorrow. Under the law, anyone convicted of texting while driving would face of up to $150. “A lot of accidents are caused by drivers becoming distracted, and texting is definitely a sure way to distract drivers,” Neighbor Newspapers quoted Henry County Police Capt. Jason Bolton as saying. “When a driver is texting, it shows a

Zoo Atlanta gorilla charges, breaks glass barrier

June 14, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Zoo Atlanta’s Willie B. Conservation Center remains closed after a 20-year-old silver back gorilla charged a glass barrier, causing it to crack, officials said. Authorities suspect the gorilla – a male named Taz – charged because he was concerned about veterinarians who were in the viewing area. A day earlier, Taz underwent what officials said was “a routine medical exam.” “Gorillas often associate their veterinarians as the ones giving vaccinations and can react

Perdue signs texting ban into law

June 5, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed into law legislation that prohibits drivers from texting while behind the wheel.

Perdue signs texting while driving ban into law

June 4, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed into law legislation that prohibits drivers from texting while behind the wheel.

Experts suggest investing in travel insurance

June 4, 2010 Todd DeFeo

A massive oil spill, airline strikes, volcanic ash. They can spell disaster for travel plans.

Perdue signs bill closing seatbelt loophole

June 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Gov. Sonny Perdue today signed into law a bill to close a loophole and require both the driver and passenger of a pickup truck to buckle up. “Pick-ups have changed over the years, and are often used to get back and forth to work on an everyday basis. Today, they are out on our expressways and bypasses, as well as farms,” Perdue said in a news release. “We all recognize that seatbelts save

Georgia Aquarium introduces rare albino alligators

May 22, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – A pair of rare albino American alligators have joined the Georgia Aquarium’s Southern Company River Scout gallery. There are less than 50 albino American alligators living in the United States, according to aquarium officials, and they typically only survive only 24 hours in the wild. The aquarium’s two alligators – one male and one female – are four and six feet long. “By continuing to exhibit American alligators, the Aquarium has the opportunity

Minor league baseball offers major league excuse for a road trip

May 21, 2010 Todd DeFeo

It’s springtime again, so break out the hot dogs and Cracker Jacks and head to the ball game.

Legislature: No texting while driving

April 30, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The state legislature has approved legislation that prohibits texting while driving and a separate bill that prohibits teen drivers from using cell phones while behind the wheel.