With Casino, Cherokee Makes For A Jackpot Getaway - 2004-02-01
If time and effort are a nuisance of your vacations, an overnight trip to Cherokee, N.C., is a sure bet. The payoff? Fun, entertainment, great lodging at the upscale Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel, plus a deep appreciation for the history and culture of the Cherokee people.

The mountain drive from North Georgia to Cherokee is pleasant in itself. Stop at Tallulah Falls and see where the Great Wallenda crossed the 1,000-foot-deep gorge on a one-inch steel cable.
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Give Voters Decision On Local Casino - 2004-02-01
Mayor Graham Richard is right in calling on the legislature to permit Fort Wayne residents to vote on allowing slot-like machines in Fort Wayne's off-track betting parlor. House Bill 1188 authorizing the devices in the parlor - essentially creating casinos - presently lacks a referendum provision. Among the reasons Fort Wayne voters should have the decision:

While lawmakers often call for consensus in communities before passing laws targeting specific cities, there has been no groundswell of support calling for a Fort Wayne casino.
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