August 2016 - Sightseers' Delight

United, American name new presidents

August 30, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

United Airlines has named Scott Kirby to the newly created role of president.

Pretty day for a flight

August 29, 2016 Ruth DeFeo

Atlanta Press Club inducting four into Hall of Fame

August 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta Press Club will enshrine four highly regarded journalists into its Hall of Fame later this year.

Clermont Citrus Tower: Overlooking the land where once orange groves stood

August 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

It may seem hard to believe today, but there was once a time in Central Florida history where orange groves, rather than talking mice, ruled the landscape.

Belton: Our Military’s Precarious Position

August 26, 2016 Dave Belton

National defense is our government’s greatest responsibility, which is why I am grateful the new study committee I Chair is bringing together members of congress, state legislators and local leaders across the state to study how we can improve the military value of all nine of Georgia’s bases.

Nation, Atlanta at ‘pivotal’ time in society, law enforcement

August 24, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The national narrative about law enforcement officers extends to Atlanta, which is making it difficult for the department to recruit, officials said at a recent gathering.

Labor Day looks to be a busy one for travel

August 24, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

An estimated 15.6 million passengers will fly in scheduled service on U.S. airlines this Labor Day holiday period, according to Airlines for America (A4A).

Planefanning edition: July 16, 2016

August 23, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a popular place to catch a flight and a great place to spot planes. And, that’s precisely what Sightseers’ Delight did on the morning of July 16, 2016, a beautiful day.

Georgia State completes deal for Turner Field

August 19, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

It’s official. Georgia State University and Carter have officially purchased Turner Field. “The sale of Turner Field to Georgia State University and Carter is a significant step forward in the ongoing revitalization of the Summerhill, Peoplestown, Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, and Grant Park neighborhoods and strengthens Georgia State University’s position as one of the leading universities in the nation,” Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said in a news release. “It is also a key component in our broader

FBI Special Agent in Charge to Participate in BBA’s ‘State of Public Safety’

August 15, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

The special agent in charge of the FBI’s Atlanta Division will participate in this week’s “State of Public Safety.”