The Atlanta Traveler

For now, we don’t have to worry about traffic delays due to 10th Street road improvements this weekend. So, I think that it will be o.k. to venture out into downtown Atlanta over the next couple of days. The Department of Transportation decided to postpone the project until next weekend due to anticipated showers in the area. To be honest, I rather have the rain than be caught in traffic in downtown Atlanta. The roads in the area reportedly have not been paved for more than 12 years. The work had been scheduled to begin tonight with three northbound lanes …read more

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Don’t  miss the Atlanta Braves’ home opener on Monday, March 31 at 7:10 p.m. against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field. Tickets are available, now!
The Braves will also play Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 2nd  at 7:10 p.m. and on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:10 p.m, also at Turner Field. The team will then play the New York Mets on Friday, April 4th,  at 7:35; Saturday, April 5, at 3:55 p.m., and Sunday April 6 at 1:35 p.m. at Turner Field.
 
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Atlanta-based Delta Airlines will begin charging $25 for bags beginning on May 1.The first checked in bag is free, but passengers must pay $25 for any additional bags. Delta is the latest airline to announce extra baggage fees. United and U.S. Airways had previously announced additional fees for extra baggage. Delta’s fee does not apply to people who are flying first class, business class or to top-level frequent fliers. The price increase is said to be due to the rising cost of travel in the United States. Of course Delta is going to make money. Either people will pay the …read more

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Photo used by the permission of Stone Mountain National Park

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Check out this video on the destruction in Atlanta following a tornado on March 14, 2008. Keep in mind that this probably represents some of the worst damage. Some areas were unharmed by the storm.

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Due to the tornado damage in Atlanta on Friday, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 15 has been cancelled. I’m sure that they cancelled the parade to keep people safe and away from all of the debris downtown.

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Some crazy, weird weather has been coming through this spring. A friend of mine who was leaving the gym downtown said that he could hardly see as he drove: Bucket of water were being poured on my car. My windshield wipers could barely turn. Then big pieces of rock were pounding on my car. That was no debris.  It was hail, said Alan a local fitness buff. At this moment, at 11:56 p.m. exit ramps into Atlanta are blocked off.
 The streets are badly flooded.  There is debris and glass everywhere. During the thunderstorm today on March 14,  people looked up …read more

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As you may know, I have had a little contest going on this blog. People who posted comments from Feb. 10 through March 10 earned entries for a chance to win a stay at a Georgia State Parks lodge. The contest is over, and I have a winner. Drum roll, please….
Congratulations to Shana for winning a stay in a Georgia State Parks lodge! Shana, I drew your name this evening, so I will be in touch over the next few days to arrange for you to receive your certificate for the getaway. Remember, you will be able to choose a …read more

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Unicoi Lodge
Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks
The contest to give away a romantic stay at a Georgia State Parks lodge ended on March 10.  I want to thank all the people who entered by posting comments on this blog. I will draw the name of the winner on March 12. The winner will receive a coupon, good for a year to spend a night in a lodge. The prize is courtesy of Georgia State Parks, and I would like to thank them for this fabulous donation. I would also like to encourage you all to make a reservation for your own …read more

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The Black College Expo is this Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre at Two Galleria Parkway in Atlanta. College recruiters will discuss entry requirements, financial aid and activities available to students at the expo.  High school juniors and seniors should bring their high school transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores to possibly get accepted into college at the expo!  Over 50 historically black college and universitities are expected to be represented at the expo. 
A hot fraternity/sorority step show is also a part of the expo. Attendees may have an opportunity to meet their …read more

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