The Southeastern Railway Museum has removed its 1957 vintage park train from service as its primary operating locomotive’s engine undergoes a complete engine overhaul. The museum shipped the historic locomotive engine to Industrial Engine Rebuilders in St. Paul, Minnesota, for the project. It is expected to return to the museum…
Local families receive donated cars
Midas Alpharetta has repaired donated cars at no cost for a pair of families working with Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb to rebound from situational homelessness.
Southeastern Railway Museum receives Gwinnett Creativity grant
The Southeastern Railway Museum has received a 2020 Gwinnett Creativity Fund General Operating Grant.
Dave Greenspan: It’s time….it’s time to unite
Respect and tolerance, two qualities, two characteristics that have been put on hold or just simply forgotten.
COVID-19 pandemic will drive even more people to bank digitally
People’s experience with the financial services industry lags behind the experience they receive elsewhere, and the shortcomings are even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research from MMR LIVE shows. The findings are included in the forthcoming ExperienceBuilt™ Brand Index from Atlanta-based MMR LIVE. The Index looked at how…
The fight against situational homelessness continues
The COVID-19 pandemic will have a long-lasting effect on situational homelessness as people struggle to find work even as the world and the economy works to rebound.
New website features Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad
Railfanning.org has launched a new section dedicated to the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad. The section — available at Railfanning.org/history/mcl/ — features an interactive timeline and features about critical moments in the history of the railroad. It also features information about the men who led the railroad from its inception…
Railfanning.org launches new Western & Atlantic section
Railfanning.org has launched an updated section dedicated to the history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. The site is online at Railfanning.org/history/warr/. The State of Georgia chartered the railroad in 1836. The railroad aided in the development and growth of many communities between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. In constructing the…
Southeastern Railway Museum cancels operations through May 15
The Southeastern Railway Museum is canceling all events and operations until at least May 15 in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
Situational homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has been trying for everyone, but it has been particularly difficult for families experiencing situational homelessness. Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb said it is working to protect our guests, staff members and volunteers without reducing its efforts to provide temporary assistance, hospitality and case management for…