The city celebrated its 149th birthday this year. Though it was incorporated in 1872, the city, a suburb of Atlanta, had been home to a community since at least the 1830s.
A fireworks display capped off the evening.
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Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.
Peachtree Aviation Services has launched private jet charter service from New York City to Nice, France, a perfect option for travelers who want to avoid the hassle of traditional air travel.
The mayor of Atlanta is urging Atlantans to stay at home if at all possible as the city was brought to its keens following two inches of snowfall. Atlanta was pounded by two inches of snow on Tuesday, and the economic engine of the Southeast is expected to remain closed today and possibly tomorrow as officials grapple with how to clear highways return the city to normalcy.
