Georgia

Take the train to the state line

January 25, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The charming border towns of Copperhill, Tenn., and McCaysville, Ga., grew up after copper — as one of the city’s names might suggest — was discovered in the area in 1843.

Marietta Fire Museum to reopen after remodel

January 22, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Marietta Fire Museum, which closed “for a highly anticipated remodeling project” in October, is set to re-open this weekend.

Reps. Gonzalez and Wallace Issue Joint Statement on Clarke County Sheriff’s Office ICE Policy Change

January 20, 2018 State of Georgia

State Representatives Deborah Gonzalez (D-Athens) and Jonathan Wallace (D-Watkinsville) today issued the following joint statement regarding a recent policy change made by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Could state authority take over Atlanta airport?

January 20, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

A state lawmaker from the southernmost fringes of Atlanta’s exurbs wants a state authority to oversee Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a new report suggests.

Georgia lawmaker wants hands-free law

January 11, 2018 Express Telegraph

A state lawmaker has filed a bill to require all drivers to use a hands-free device while behind the wheel.

Smyrna passes temporary hands-free ordinance

January 3, 2018 Express Telegraph

City leaders in this Atlanta suburb voted yesterday to prohibit drivers from using handheld mobile telephones or portable electronic devices while behind the wheel.

Santa spotted at Atlanta airport

December 23, 2017 Joe Nevark

A jolly fellow in a red suit was spotted this morning walking through Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Children cheered. Good thing the power has been returned to the airport. Otherwise, Santa might have missed his connection. And Christmas would be ruined. Ruined.