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Atlanta wants to redevelop long-vacant Gun Club Park

January 8, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta Urban Development announced the release of a Request for Qualifications to identify development partners for the redevelopment of Gun Club Park.

SCDOT to open new exit ramp from I-20 West to I-26 West

January 8, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will open a new exit ramp from Interstate 20 West to Interstate 26 West on Jan. 9.

Brad Griffin appointed interim manager of Athens, Georgia

January 8, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Athens-Clarke Commission approved Mayor Kelly Girtz’s recommendation to appoint Brad Griffin as interim manager.

Folk music icon Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary fame, dies at 86

January 7, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Peter Yarrow, a folk singer and songwriter best known as a member of the iconic 1960s trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died today at 86.

Kemp: Georgia prepares for expected winter storm

January 7, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has instructed all relevant state agencies, including the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, the Georgia Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Department of Transportation, to monitor the winter weather forecast and prepare for the storm system expected to enter the state later this week.

Smyrna officials sign off on rebranding with no discussion

January 7, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna City Council has adopted a maligned new brand guide without discussion.

Mets to retire David Wright’s No. 5

January 7, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will retire David Wright’s No. 5, and he will enter the Mets Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony on Saturday, July 19, before the 4:10 p.m. game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Louisiana AG announces review of New Orleans security plan following terrorist attack

January 7, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has ordered the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to launch a full review of security plans from New Year’s Eve and the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

A Frontier Airlines plane lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Frontier announces new service from JFK to Miami, DFW and Los Angeles

January 7, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Budget carrier Frontier Airlines will launch three new routes from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport this spring.

Inganamort slams New York’s congestion tax ‘Money Grab’

January 6, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Assemblyman Mike Inganamort is calling out New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion tax as an unfair and desperate “money grab” targeting New Jersey commuters.