2023 – Sightseers' Delight

Georgia lawmakers want UNESCO World Heritage designation for the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

February 2, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter want to make the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Florida’s DeSantis wants special session to address Disney’s status

February 2, 2023 The Center Square

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s calling a special session that will deal with Disney’s autonomy and other issues “in a week or two.”

Erin, Tennessee, boxcar pays homage to the city’s railroad past

February 2, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Erin, Tennessee, has a caboose in the heart of its town. But it also has a Louisville & Nashville Railroad boxcar on display, a rarity for towns with a railroad past.

Blenheim community urged to keep property secure after spike in theft

February 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Authorities in Blenheim, New Zealand, are urging vigilance following an uptick in a spike in theft.

New Jersey Health Committee to hold hearing on casino smoking bill

February 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation prohibiting smoking in New Jersey’s casinos and simulcast facilities by eliminating the casino exemption to the “Smoke-Free Air Act.”

Spending time with Dylan on my mind

January 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A little over 25 years ago, I crossed the threshold and stepped into a Meijer in Newark, Ohio, shortly after midnight on September 30, 1997. I was about to buy what I quickly discovered was a Bob Dylan Masterpiece: “Time Out of Mind.”

Feds sending $4 million to Georgia for McIntosh County ferry service

January 27, 2023 The Center Square

he feds are sending $4 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation to buy a new electric ferry.

Georgia repatriating Native American artifacts from Etowah Indian Mounds

January 26, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is returning artifacts to culturally affiliated tribes from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville. The repatriation is required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), a federal law enacted in 1990.

Georgia Senate Republicans prioritize public safety in legislative session

January 26, 2023 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia’s Senate Republicans on Thursday identified public safety and potential tax cuts among their top priorities for the 2023 session.

Georgia offering free admission to historic sites for ‘Super Museum Sunday’

January 26, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

To spotlight the Peach State’s fascinating past, Georgia’s State Historic Sites are offering free admission on Sunday, February 5. The event is part of Georgia History Festival’s statewide celebration of “Super Museum Sunday.”