November 2023 – Page 3 – Sightseers' Delight

Proposal to extend Atlanta’s bar hours withdrawn

November 14, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Post 3 At-Large Atlanta City Council member Keisha Sean Waites withdrew the Atlanta Hospitality Act, a proposal to extend bar hours in the city, during Monday’s Public Safety and Legal Administration committee meeting.

New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs

November 14, 2023 Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort, one of the world’s most visited vacation destinations, generated $40 billion in economic impact across the state and more than a quarter of a million total jobs in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study from Oxford Economics announced.

Top 5 accessories to make the most of your tailgating season

November 13, 2023 Brandpoint

The time is finally here to dust off the jerseys, wrangle up the crew and get ready for football season. But first — the tailgate.

Feud simmers between governor, Disney

November 10, 2023 The Center Square

New documents have been filed in response to the corporate giant Walt Disney Company’s October filings stating the company’s First Amendment rights were violated.

Man sentenced to life for Cobb County malice murder

November 10, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs has sentenced an 18-year-old to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 20 years after pleading guilty to malice murder and violating the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

Lessons from history offer profound insight into challenges of our time

November 9, 2023 Official News Releases

As widespread concern regarding the global COVID-19 pandemic has finally subsided, other challenges here and around the world still provoke anxiety — and undermine the sense of certainty that Americans wish for.

Ohio lawmaker introduces legislation to permanently fund police training

November 9, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A state lawmaker to create a permanent funding source for training Ohio’s law enforcement officers.

Cigar association: Evidence thin to support FDA’s plan to ban flavored tobacco products

November 8, 2023 The Center Square

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s plan to ban the sale of flavored cigars would result in 16,000 lost jobs in the industry while providing “little or no” health benefits, the Cigar Association of America argues.

Norton wins reelection in Smyrna

November 8, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Incumbent Mayor Derek Norton won re-election in Smyrna.

Survey Shares What Americans Want in Luxury Vacation

November 7, 2023 Brandpoint

A new survey commissioned by Apple Vacations finds that 59% say that they are in different phases of planning to travel internationally for leisure within the next 24 months. The survey also revealed that 62% of adults say that luxury is no longer defined by how much money you spend and i