June 2017 - Sightseers' Delight

House committee approves seat size requirement for commercial airlines

June 28, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee yesterday voted to require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a minimum seat size on commercial airlines and to set a minimum distance between rows of seats.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Congressman wants to tackle shrinking legroom on airlines

June 27, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A Congressman from Tennessee wants to tackle shrinking legroom on the nation’s airlines.

Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban to largely move forward

June 26, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The Trump Administration can enforce most aspects of its travel ban, the U.S Supreme Court ruled today, according to media reports.

This city is the best place to celebrate the Fourth of July

June 26, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

In addition, Americans plan to spend more than $1.6 billion on beer and wine this holiday.

What happened to the journey, not the destination?

June 26, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Much of the time, the actual traveling portion is the worst part of a trip.

Updated Nixon library honored with PR award

June 23, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recently honored the Richard Nixon Foundation and its partners with Silver Anvil Award.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Railroad Rendezvous returns to Southern Museum in July

June 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will hold its annual Railroad Rendezvous from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on July 15.

Marnie Oursler offers hard-won travel tips from a well-worn traveler

June 20, 2017 Marnie Oursler

Travel is good for the mind, body, and soul, and the memories made are more valuable than any material possession. And in addition to being inspiring, traveling is a great reminder that no matter how different we may seem, we’re all very much the same at heart.

Smyrna historian: Need more space for museum

June 20, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A former mayor and councilman who founded the city’s historical society says the Smyrna Museum needs more space.

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City replaces PARKatlanta with new on-street parking program

June 19, 2017 Express Telegraph

PARKatlanta is no more.