2015 - Page 7 of 35 - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia looking to build MLK monument atop Stone Mountain

October 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Stone Mountain, the Georgia landmark that so famously played host to the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan and today boasts a massive carving honoring the Confederacy, may soon see a monument dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.

Berry knocks off No. 24 Chicago in overtime

October 10, 2015 MacKenzie Tuttle

The Berry College football team defeated the University of Chicago, 24-17, in overtime on Saturday afternoon.

Sunsphere goes from symbol of 1982 World’s Fair to symbol of city

October 10, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More than 11 million people visited the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tenn., between May 1 and Oct. 31, 1982. And, one of the most enduring symbols of the Fair is the Sunsphere.

Visit Tucson names Rittmann director of public, community relations

October 9, 2015 The Travel Trolley

Visit Tucson has named Mary Rittmann as director of public & community relations.

What should happen to the Ty Cobb statue at Turner Field?

October 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Ty Cobb has a tough legacy, to say the least. He’s one of the greatest players to ever take the field. Yet, he’s remembered as an angry racist.

Five interceptions help lift Berry to win over Washington

October 3, 2015 Express Telegraph

Berry College used five interceptions and a 159-yard rushing performance from Austin Lowe to defeat Washington University 20-13.

Nunn: More resources needed to help Syrian refugees

October 3, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More resources are needed to help refugees fleeing from Syria, the head of an Atlanta-based international relief organization told the Atlanta Press Club this week.

Cutting Edge focuses on Dylan in 1965-1966

October 3, 2015 Express Telegraph

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Bob Dylan’s The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12 on Nov. 6.

Cummings: Atlanta Tech Village to create 10,000 high-paying jobs

October 3, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta Tech Village is poised to create 10,000 high-paying jobs across the metropolitan region, the founder of a technology incubator told the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) this week.

Tim Lee: A week for appreciation

October 3, 2015 Tim Lee

Public Safety Appreciation Week is Oct. 5-10. During this week, the entire Cobb Community will come together to honor and recognize first responders who risk their lives daily to protect ours. This week is also a great reminder that public safety is the most important service that local governments provide.