Remy is a Sumatran orangutan who was born at the Fort Worth Zoo four months ago, and whose mom unfortunately became too ill to care for him. Looking for a solution, zookeepers fostered him out to the Atlanta Zoo, home of more orangutans than any other zoological exhibit in the United States.

There he was adopted by Madu, "one of the nation’s best surrogate mothers," and the two were removed from public viewing so they could bond. Now they've been moved back on exhibit, and visitors are lining up to get a glimpse of the pair. ]]> Omri 2011-04-27T14:00:58-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/10/8/134253/278

Axed Top Chef contestant Hector Santiago may be large in stature, but what he serves are small dishes—tapas, to be exact. Tapas, for the unfamiliar, are small plates meant to be shared among many and are traditional in Spanish cuisine. At his Atlanta restaurant, Pura Vida ("Pure Life"), Santiago has taken the communal style of eating and practices a "no-rules approach" to cooking. For him that means melding unusual flavors and eschewing tradition to come up with dishes like...Tofu "Ceviche." Oh, boy. Memories of Jennifer's seitan-stuffed peppers from Episode One are coming to mind.

A few questionable choices aside (Trout Ceviche with jelly, canchita corn and milk, anyone? We didn't think so.), many of these cross-cultural menu items are appealing precisely because they're unusual. We're dying to know more about his take on Duck Confit, which comes with caramelized plantains, and Chicken Picadillo Empanadas with a chile-sugar cane vinegar "pique." And, you can't go wrong with Button Mushrooms Pinchos in chipolte garlic butter, Santiago's take on Spanish champiņones. ]]> Heidi Atwal 2009-10-08T15:38:27-05:00 33.7723637 -84.352540 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/8/31/122446/564

When last we checked in on ATL's AeroClinic, it had just opened and was offering travelers diagnoses and scripts at $80 a visit. A couple years later and they've expanded into the flu shot market. They're even gearing up to ride swine flu all the way into profitability. Or at least news coverage:

The clinic dispensed about 10,000 flu shots last year, and ... the company is offering the shots starting Sept. 15 'to accommodate people who want to get a jump-start on flu season.'... Kelly says the AeroClinic hopes to get an allocation of H1N1 flu vaccine when it becomes available, which is estimated around mid-October.

The standard flu shots they're giving right now cost $35, with H1N1 vaccine pricing to be announced later.]]> Omri 2009-08-31T13:19:44-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/8/26/135657/955

If Southwest is secretly dreaming of swiping the Atlanta market from AirTran—and they are—they're going to have to do it without the help of the hometown Atlanta Falcons. The NFL franchise just sealed a partnership with AirTran that's expected to go several years and will include joint advertising and promotions.

AirTran already has partnerships with individual Falcon players. Under the new deal, that arrangement expands to the entire organization, with the usual flood of mutual branding to follow. On the airline's side, expect to see a Falcons-themed Boeing 717 and advertising featuring Falcon athletes in full uniform. For their part, the franchise will be erecting "prominent signage at the Georgia Dome."]]> Omri 2009-08-27T09:09:42-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/3/26/71110/9955

We all know that DC is famous for some blooming trees, but it’s not the only one getting in on the spring fun. Atlanta has its own festival devoted to the Dogwood, and this thing has been going strong for the last 73 years. After a scheduling snafu last year, this year’s festival is back in Piedmont Park where it belongs.

The party starts on April 17, runs through the weekend, and best of all, the whole festival is free. Artists from all over the country converge on the city to display their wares and works. The Fine Artist Market is where you can check out sculpture, pottery, and jewelry from up and coming artists—unfortunately bringing some of these things home with you is not free. Constant music on the main stage will keep you going strong. ]]> kjb 2009-03-26T13:26:27-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/1/19/221833/858

Frequent travelers always gripe about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the most congested airport in the nation but that could possibly change in 2010. The master lease agreements that several large airlines have with the airport are due to expire in 2010 and naturally, the airport wants to charge airlines more for new leases. But some airlines aren't down with that.

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's biggest carrier, and discount carrier AirTran Airways, a unit of Orlando, Fla.-based AirTran Holdings Inc., say that if their costs are too high they may be forced to move some connecting flights to other airports.

Together, Delta and Air Tran represent nearly 93 percent of the airport's traffic. Things also get a little more complicated at ATL as the airport is attempting to secure more financing for a planned $1.6 billion new international terminal. That construction has already begun with the new terminal to open in 2012.

While Delta and AirTran want to stay in Atlanta, the possibility of moving flights to other Delta hubs in Memphis, Cincinnati and Detroit, is very real.

So what does this mean right now for you travelers making connections in Atlanta? Nothing right now. But later this summer or next fall, you could be connecting in one of those cities mentioned above instead of Hotlanta.

Related Stories:
· Airlines threaten to move flights from Atlanta [AP News]
· Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport [Official Site]

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