January 2018 – Sightseers' Delight

Take the train to the state line

January 25, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The charming border towns of Copperhill, Tenn., and McCaysville, Ga., grew up after copper — as one of the city’s names might suggest — was discovered in the area in 1843.

Marietta Fire Museum to reopen after remodel

January 22, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Marietta Fire Museum, which closed “for a highly anticipated remodeling project” in October, is set to re-open this weekend.

New York State to reopen Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

January 21, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

New York State will reopen the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tomorrow, officials said. Both were closed when the federal government temporarily closed at midnight Friday night/Saturday morning.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Could state authority take over Atlanta airport?

January 20, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

A state lawmaker from the southernmost fringes of Atlanta’s exurbs wants a state authority to oversee Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a new report suggests.

Delta rolls out new rule for service animals

January 19, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Fido may not be able to fly on Delta Air Lines soon.

TSA: Nine TV crew members arrested trying to carry suspicious item through security

January 19, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) arrested nine members of a TV crew after they tried to carry a suspicious item in their carry-on through security at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Arizona to keep Grand Canyon open even if federal government shuts down

January 19, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The state of Arizona is prepared to provide resources to keep the Grand Canyon open even if the federal government shuts down, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey today announced.

Why your travel guide is leading you astray

January 19, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Such publications often highlight the obvious. Many popular websites are even more egregious, offering nothing more than a handful of suggestions.

National Parks could remain open even if government shuts

January 18, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

National parks will remain open even if the government shuts down starting tomorrow, published reports indicate.

Southeastern Railway Museum hosting Type-In on Jan. 20

January 16, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum will host typewriter enthusiasts from across the region during the Southeastern Typewriter Type-In.