October 2024 - Page 8 of 16 - Sightseers' Delight

Was Christopher Columbus Spanish and Jewish?

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Columbus has long thought a native of Genoa, Italy, born in 1451 to a family of wool weavers. However, a new theory based on DNA evidence suggests he was likely born in Valencia, Spain.

Georgia breweries pick up honors at Great American Beer Festival

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Several Georgia breweries were honored with medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.

Clarksville, Tennessee, councilman resigns effective Oct. 31

October 12, 2024 Community News

Clarksville, Tennessee, Ward 4 City Councilperson Wallace Redd has announced his resignation from the office, effective Oct. 31, 2024.

Customs House Museum honored at 2024 Southeastern Museum Conference

October 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center received gold, silver and bronze awards at the 2024 Southeastern Museum Conference.

The week in Georgia: Oct. 11, 2024

October 11, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at this week’s top Peach State political news.

New Jersey bill would largely ban single-use utensils, condiments

October 11, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation prohibiting food service businesses from providing single-use utensils and condiments except at the customer’s request.

What is the biggest mistake people make when it comes to bourbon?

October 11, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Bourbon is one of the hottest libations of recent years. But talk to anyone who knows, and they’ll say there are a few traps drinkers, no matter how seasoned, will fall into.

Feds: CEO of Nigerian airline, co-defendant indicted for obstruction of justice

October 11, 2024 Community News

The founder of a Nigerian airline has been charged in a superseding indictment with obstruction of justice.

Sen. Derek Mallow Statement on Bryan County Hearing on Voter Challenges

October 11, 2024 Official News Releases

Today, Sen. Derek Mallow (D–Savannah) issued the following statement on the voter challenges hearing that took place yesterday in Bryan County.