July 2016 - Sightseers' Delight

New theories add intrigue to search for missing MH370

July 29, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

It’s been more than two years since MH370 ended in the Indian Ocean. Now, new theories about what happened to the flight are adding intrigue to the search for the missing plane.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson, first airport to eclipse 100 million passengers, continues to grow

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last year served more than 100 million passengers, the first airport ever to reach the mark.

London mayor wants world to know city is open

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Just in case there was any question, London is in fact open for business. So, come visit, the mayor is telling the world.

The Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis

People visiting national parks this year, survey finds

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

More than three in four Americans (79 percent) are planning to visit a national park in the next year, according to a new AAA survey.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Lincoln Presidential Library historian named Illinois state historian

July 27, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Trustees of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency have named a research historian at the Lincoln Presidential Library Illinois state historian.

Cobb throws incumbent chairman out of office

July 27, 2016 Express Telegraph

Cobb County voters on Tuesday voted from office the incumbent chairman who negotiated a deal to move the Atlanta Braves from downtown Atlanta to the Smyrna area.

Five interesting statues to see in Georgia

July 25, 2016 Todd DeFeo

They can be found on street corners, in town squares, in front of major buildings and on major town greens. They are often great ways to learn a little but about the history of a particular city or state.

Buckhead Business Association hosting ‘State of Public Safety’ panel

July 22, 2016 Express Telegraph

Atlanta Police Chief George Turner, Atlanta Police Foundation President Dave Wilkinson and other public safety leaders will come together Aug. 18 to discuss the “State of Public Safety” in Buckhead and Atlanta.

Cowsert: Convention time in Cleveland

July 14, 2016 Bill Cowsert

Cleveland, Ohio, is famous for corned beef sandwiches, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the 2016 Republican National Convention. This week, I’m proud to say I’ll get to enjoy all three.

Cobb County faces lawsuit over pedestrian bridge

July 13, 2016 Express Telegraph

Cobb County faces a lawsuit over a bridge that is to connect the new Atlanta Braves stadium with the Cobb Galleria.