September 2016 - Page 3 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Global commerce in Georgia generated $4.4 billion in investment

September 24, 2016 Express Telegraph

The Global Commerce Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a total of 25,341 new jobs and generate $4.4 billion in investment during FY 16.

Rare: Buy you a drink? It depends

September 24, 2016 Todd DeFeo

It should come as no surprise that alcohol makes many people more palatable. Ever heard of beer goggles?

Do you buy premium gas? You’re wasting your money

September 23, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Motorists wasted more than $2.1 billion dollars in the past year because they used premium-grade gasoline in vehicles designed to run on regular fuel, AAA said.

Money magazine names East Cobb best in Georgia

September 23, 2016 Express Telegraph

Money magazine has named East Cobb the top community in Georgia. According to Money: “The unincorporated area administered by the Cobb County Government was once dominated by chain restaurants, but it’s now embracing mom-and-pops that will give your taste buds a pleasant surprise—and make the most of the small-town Dixie hospitality.”

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Skyer: Changing urban landscape means changes for parking

September 22, 2016 Express Telegraph

More motorists on the road means an increased demand for parking. While that is good news for parking operators, the uptick in vehicles and drivers is causing a parking crunch in many places.

Rare: Buy you a drink? It depends — turns out, strangers judge you by what you order at the bar

September 22, 2016 Todd DeFeo

It should come as no surprise that alcohol makes many people more palatable. Ever heard of beer goggles?

Atlanta ACVB Head: Liberty Legislation Poses Threat to Industry

September 22, 2016 Express Telegraph

Religious freedom legislation like North Carolina’s House Bill 2 poses a threat to Atlanta’s robust tourism industry, the head of Atlanta’s visitor’s bureau said today.

Rare: The votes are in and it’s official — these are the most fun U.S. cities to visit

September 21, 2016 Todd DeFeo

No one wants to travel to some boring destination. Luckily, the folks at WalletHub examined the country’s 150 largest cities and determined Las Vegas is the “Most Fun” city.

Sightseers’ Delight Launches Atlanta Travel Guide

September 21, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

Sightseers’ Delight recently launched an Atlanta travel guide. The new guide features top attractions in Atlanta, including the College Football Hall of Fame and the venerable Atlanta History Center. In addition to the major sites for tourists, the travel guide also includes lesser known destinations in the Atlanta area. Sightseers’ Delight, which launched in June, is dedicated to highlighting a range of attractions — from the popular destinations that attract millions of tourists to less-heralded quirky attractions found along

Sightseers’ Delight Launches Atlanta Travel Guide

September 21, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight recently launched an Atlanta travel guide.