March 2024 - Page 3 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Trump, Biden secure 2024 Republican, Democratic nominations

March 13, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Former President Donald J. Trump has secured enough delegates to be the Republican Party Nominee for 2024 after winning several states, including Georgia.

Vance’s mask mandate ban signed into law

March 12, 2024 The Center Square

When President Joe Biden signed a package of bills over the weekend to avoid a government shutdown, he also made law Sen. J.D. Vance’s legislation to stop federal mask mandates from the Department of Transportation.

British Airways Concorde returns to New York City’s Intrepid Museum

March 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The British Airways Concorde will return to the Intrepid Museum on Thursday, March 14, following a months-long restoration at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Delta restarts service to New York from Venice

March 12, 2024 Delta Air Lines

Delta is bringing the U.S. and Italy closer than ever, restarting its nonstop flights between New York-JFK and Venice Marco Polo Airport. The flights will operate daily using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 216 seats.

Ohio Distillers Guild launches Ohio Distillery Trail

March 11, 2024 Official News Releases

The Ohio Distillers Guild is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated Ohio Distillery Trail, an immersive experience that celebrates the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Ohio’s vibrant distilling community. This exciting venture promises to be a journey of discovery for spirits enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and curious minds alike.

Athens’ Bear Hollow Zoo to temporarily close for repairs

March 8, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park, located at 293 Gran Ellen Dr., will temporarily close for tree removal.

Two men found guilty of Acworth, Georgia, murder

March 8, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A judge sentenced a 61-year-old man to life without the possibility of parole for the June 2022 death of a gas station owner during an armed robbery attempt in Acworth.

‘Sideways’ at 20: The Santa Ynez Valley is no longer a secret thanks in part to the influence of Miles and Jack

March 6, 2024 Official News Releases

Twenty years after the release of the Oscar-winning film “Sideways,” Miles might just be ready to finally drink a glass of Santa Ynez Valley Merlot. Surprising as it might be, it would hardly be the only change since Miles (played by Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) visited the Santa Ynez Valley wine country on their fateful adventure.

Murphy chides New York’s MTA over $15 congestion toll

March 5, 2024 The Center Square

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is doubling down on criticism of the New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plans to charge a $15 congestion pricing toll to enter Manhattan, arguing that the process of approving the new charges violates state laws.

Rate of Georgia pedestrian traffic fatalities decrease to start 2023

March 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia saw the rate of pedestrian traffic fatalities decline during the first six months of 2023, following a national trend.