August 2023 - Page 2 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia jurisdictions looking at special purpose taxes for transportation projects

August 25, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Barrow County leaders and their counterparts in the county’s six cities have agreed to divvy the proceeds of Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax should voters approve it in November.

5 reasons to travel to Rapid City, South Dakota, this fall

August 25, 2023 Brandpoint

There is no better season to travel than fall, especially to Rapid City, South Dakota. The heart of the Black Hills, Rapid City is most well-known for places like Mount Rushmore and the world’s largest reptile zoo, Reptile Gardens. But there’s so much more to see and do in Rapid beyond its national icons.

Meadows, Floyd surrender in 2020 election case in Georgia

August 24, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Today, defendants Mark Meadows and Harrison Floyd surrendered to authorities at the Fulton County Jail.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area News Release

August 24, 2023 Official News Releases

Tourism to Chattahoochee River NRA contributes $160 million to local economy Report shows visitor spending supports 2,170 jobs in nearby communities.

Report: Visitors to Mount Rushmore spent nearly $4 million in 2022

August 24, 2023 The Center Square

Visitors to South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore National Memorial spent $385.6 million in the surrounding areas during visits in 2022, according to data from the National Park Service.

Urban attractions bolster North Carolina’s tourism statistical surge

August 24, 2023 The Center Square

In the Raleigh area, 64 conventions drawing 100,050 room nights in 2022 officially marked a full comeback from the pandemic, generating what officials estimate as $70 million in economic impact from conventions alone.

Thompson: People don’t know the impact their vote makes

August 23, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Jeff Thompson has seen it repeatedly: Politicians saying they represent the people, then casting their ballots differently.

Ohio Department of Health director encourages precautions in extreme heat

August 23, 2023 Official News Releases

The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and heat advisories for Ohio for Thursday and into Friday, and Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, is asking Ohioans to take precautions and recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses.

Defendants surrender in Fulton County Trump case

August 23, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Seven defendants surrendered to authorities at the Fulton County Jail today in the Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

Southwest Airlines adds Nashville as 12th crew base

August 22, 2023 The Center Square

Southwest Airlines announced it will add its 12th crew base in Nashville during the second quarter of 2024. The base will have between 150-250 pilots and 500-700 flight attendants.