September 2019 - Sightseers' Delight

That time Atlanta defeated Smyrna in baseball

September 30, 2019 Todd DeFeo

With the baseball season heading to the playoffs, we thought it would be fun to look back at baseball in the Jonquil City.

Could next presidential library land on Staten Island?

September 29, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Could Donald Trump settle on Staten Island for his presidential library?

Iconic Cornhenge celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2019 Todd DeFeo

One of Ohio’s most iconic roadside attractions is celebrating 25 years.

Southern Museum hosting annual gala returns on Nov. 8

September 17, 2019 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is hosting its annual fundraising gala this November, and attendees have an opportunity to sample fare from local restaurants while supporting the educational mission of the museum. “Trains, Tapas & Tastings” is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Southern Museum in downtown Kennesaw. Tickets are $125 per person. Proceeds from the gala benefit the Kennesaw Museum Foundation in support of the Southern

November gala supports Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

September 13, 2019 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Survey: Short-term rental sites should comply with local laws

September 12, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A national survey conducted on behalf of a hotel association shows Americans support changing federal law to eliminate loopholes short-term rental sites use to avoid complying with local laws.

Where have all the cabeese gone?

September 9, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Even people who know nothing about railroads are familiar with the caboose.

Old cars cruise into Southeastern Railway Museum for car show

September 7, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum today hosted dozens of vintage cars for its Georgia Cool Cruisers Cool Cars and Old Trains Cruise-In.

Shoupade model gifted to Smyrna History Museum

September 5, 2019 Special to Express Telegraph

The family of Smyrna resident and local historian Leon McElveen has donated a prized model of a Civil War Shoupade fort to the Smyrna History Museum. Created by noted historian and author Bill Scaife, the model was gifted to McElveen a few years ago. It is the only known exact replica model of this significant and unique fortification. When McElveen unexpectedly passed away, his family decided this important piece of history should stay in Smyrna,

Shoupade model gifted to Smyrna History Museum

September 5, 2019 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The family of Smyrna resident and local historian Leon McElveen has donated a prized model of a Civil War Shoupade fort to the Smyrna History Museum.