Georgia

Ga. legislators return to the Gold Dome today

January 11, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The General Assembly heads back to the Gold Dome today, and a number of recurring themes are likely this session.

Jekyll Island Authority celebrates the opening of first new hotel to the island since 1974

January 8, 2010 Special to The Travel Trolley

On Jan. 7, the Jekyll Island Authority celebrated the opening of the Hampton Inn and Suites, the first new hotel to open on Jekyll Island since 1974.

A one-stop guide to Marietta, Ga., the Gem City of the South

January 3, 2010 Todd DeFeo

MARIETTA, Ga. — The Gem City of the South is steeped in history. Located about 20 miles north of Atlanta, the city is one of Metro Atlanta’s largest suburbs. Like so many other North Georgia cities, Marietta unwillingly played host to William T. Sherman during 1864. But that only helped to shape the city into what it is today. Places to see The Kennesaw House: The one-time cotton warehouse and former hotel is one of the

‘Super speeders’ face new fine in Georgia

January 3, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Anyone convicted of driving 75 miles per hour or more on a two-lane road or 85 miles per hour or more on any road in the state faces new penalties.

Ga. legislators: Amend state constitution to stop federal takeover of health care

December 3, 2009 Caboose Chronicle

A pair of state legislators are proposing an amendment to the state constitution they say will “protect individuals’ right to make their own health care choices.”

PETA to UGA: Get a robotic dog

November 24, 2009 Todd DeFeo

PETA, the people who romp around in the buff to oppose the wearing of fur, thinks it’s time to replace the University of Georgia’s mascot with a robotic dog.

Poll: Georgians Cautious with Spending This Holiday Season

November 17, 2009 Legacy Content

ATLANTA (Nov. 17, 2009) – Georgians are planning to spend money carefully this holiday season, and overwhelmingly, they don’t want to rack up enormous credit card bills in the process, according to a new poll from Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA). The Georgia Credit Unions’ Holiday Spending Poll of 1,000 credit union members from across the state revealed that 52 percent plan to spend less than they did last year, while 45 percent plan to