September 2023 - Page 3 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Cobb County District Attorney’s Cold Case Unit solves homicide from 1972

September 18, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

For more than 50 years, the mystery of who killed nine-year-old Debbie Lynn Randall has haunted investigators and troubled the community.

Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

September 18, 2023 The Center Square

The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds.

Tennessee released report on claimed 2022 tourism numbers

September 18, 2023 The Center Square

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development again released large claims about tourism in the state, this time saying the state saw $28.9 billion in direct visitor spending in 2022 after estimating that number at $27.5 billion in March.

Rosy revenues give Kemp cover to suspend Georgia’s gas tax

September 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Channeling his inner Barack Obama, who famously said he had a pen and phone and wasn’t afraid to issue executive orders, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state’s motor fuel tax this week.

Delta Air Lines SkyMiles changes draw ire from influencers and passengers on social media, reveals GlobalData

September 15, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Delta Air Lines Inc has recently introduced substantial revisions to its SkyMiles loyalty program.

Georgia’s infant mortality rate remains among the nation’s worst

September 13, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s infant mortality rate may be improving, but it remains among the worst.

A look at Clarksville, Tennessee, through historic postcards

September 13, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Clarksville, Tennessee, was once a major tobacco port situated near the confluence of the Cumberland and Red rivers.

Next steps unclear for Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

September 12, 2023 Todd DeFeo

An Atlanta city council member says she supports a referendum on the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center during this November’s election.

Ohio bill would repeal Ohio’s death penalty

September 12, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

State reps. Jean Schmidt, R-Loveland, and Adam Miller, D-Columbus, have introduced a measure to repeal Ohio’s death penalty.

Kemp declares state of emergency, suspends gas tax

September 12, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency and has suspended the state’s excise tax on motor and locomotive fuel for the next month.