Georgia Archives - Page 157 of 163

‘The most extraordinary and astounding adventure’

January 24, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Trains still roar past the Kennesaw House located between the city square and the railroad tracks a block away. Turn back the clock 145 years to April 12, 1862, and the Kennesaw House was the stepping off point for one of the more intriguing episodes of the Civil War.

Athens, Ga., a ‘Distinctive Destination’

January 16, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Athens, Ga., one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2009.

Roadside relic lives to cluck another day

January 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

On the whole, road food doesn’t have the same flair that it once did. Fast food restaurants have moved to a middle-of-the-road conformity, seemingly content with a bland approach to design, food and charm.

New Ga. City is Open for Business

December 1, 2008 HarpBlaster.com News Wire

Georgia’s newest city, Dunwoody, officially began its operations today. The day was marked by a special midnight session of the city council in which a ceremonial ribbon cutting honored the occasion.

Etowah Indian Mounds provide unique insight into past civilization

November 23, 2008 Todd DeFeo

Centuries before Europeans came to Northwest Georgia, a number of Native American tribes inhabited the area. But, one particular tribe left its mark on the area by building ceremonial mounds that served as the centerpiece of their city.

2009 Tour de Georgia canceled

November 16, 2008 Todd DeFeo

The popular Tour de Georgia cycling race will not be held in 2009 because of a lack of corporate sponsors, officials said.

Thunderbirds cap two-day air show at Dobbins

October 19, 2008 Todd DeFeo

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds capped off an event-filled day of air acrobatics at Dobbins Air Reserve Base.

When it comes to seeing Atlanta, consider the CityPass

October 15, 2008 Todd DeFeo

One cost-effective way for residents and visitors alike to see the city’s most popular attractions is the Atlanta CityPass.

Fall means festival season in Georgia

October 13, 2008 The Travel Trolley

Finding quick and easy weekend trips doesn’t have to be a costly affair. That’s because fall festivals throughout Georgia are everywhere.

Ga. Governor Suspends Scheduled Increase in Gas Tax

June 5, 2008 Special to Express Telegraph

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed an executive order suspending a scheduled increase in gas taxes that would have taken effect on July 1.