February 2016 - Page 2 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Family-Friendly Summer Activities in Atlanta

February 18, 2016 neel.shah

Summer is the anticipated travel season for all — couples, singles and families. It’s no wonder that many head off to warm, sunny destinations such as Florida or South Carolina. While these are remarkable destinations, Atlanta is also a great city to explore during the summer.

Fatal commercial airliner accidents decrease in 2015

February 16, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The number of people killed in fatal airline accidents decreased from 2014 to 2015, according to number numbers from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Things to do in Japan: Six essentials for a great trip

February 16, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Japan is a wonderful country to visit, but limiting what attractions to see over the course of a week can be a bit challenging. Here are a few suggestions for starters, but by no means a comprehensive guide.

Chief Bicycle Officer Becky Katz to Address BBA

February 16, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

Chief Bicycle Officer Becky Katz will address the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Atlanta’s Paranoia Quest unveils third quest

February 14, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Paranoia Quest: Escape the Room, an interactive escape the room adventure located in the heart of Atlanta, has unveiled its third quest. In the scenario, visitors enter a mysterious government facility in the hopes of uncovering a tightly-held secret.

Rare: 5 unexpected places to find presidential history this Presidents’ Day

February 14, 2016 Todd DeFeo

As everyone no doubt knows, Presidents’ Day was first established as a federal holiday in 1885 and was originally a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. In fact, the federal holiday is still officially “Washington’s Birthday,” according to the federal government.

Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility for Somali Plane Bomb

February 13, 2016 Voice of America

Somali militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the bomb blast aimed at bringing down a Somali airliner earlier this month.

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Hank Aaron statue likely staying in Atlanta

February 12, 2016 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Braves departure from the city for the suburbs looks like a messy divorce, but it appears a statue Hammering Hank will be staying in the city.

Georgia House passes Pastor Protection Act

February 12, 2016 Express Telegraph

The state House of Representatives has passed the Pastor Protection Act, a measure that assures clergy that they will not be required to perform any marriage, such as gay marriage, which violates their faith, proponents say.

Waites: Campus Carry is Expensive and Dangerous

February 12, 2016 Keisha Waites

As a member of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, I found it difficult to watch supporters of House Bill 859 speak with such insensitivity and disrespect before the Bishop family, who are the parents of one of the victims from the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting.