2026 – Sightseers' Delight

Georgia Democrat wants voters to approve another tax

February 3, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Proving that Democrats never met a tax they didn’t like, Georgia Rep. Eric Bell, D-Jonesboro, who loves to use Nazi-inspired rhetoric to deride happenings he doesn’t like, has introduced a new tax for healthcare.

Smyrna City Council adopts downtown redevelopment plan

February 3, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council has approved the Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Plan, clearing the way for the city to issue a request for qualifications as early as this year.

South Carolina House bill seeks to modernize the state’s transportation department

January 31, 2026 The Turnaround

Proposed legislation filed in the South Carolina House of Representatives would overhaul the South Carolina Department of Transportation to better address population growth and modern transportation infrastructure demands.

Smyrna Optimist Club donates $2,500 for Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Shop With a Hero

January 30, 2026 Community News

The Smyrna Optimist Club raised $2,500 at its Santa House and donated the proceeds to the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation for the annual Shop With a Hero.

Georgia bill would make it a felony to use a vehicle to block law enforcement

January 28, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make it a felony to use a motor vehicle to obstruct, hinder, block, or otherwise interfere with any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer in the discharge of their official duties.

Going to Bob Dylan concerts is a great way to see the world

January 27, 2026 Todd DeFeo

Whether it’s Belfast or, yes, Akron, Ohio, attending Bob Dylan concerts has been a great way to see and experience places I might not have otherwise visited.

Winter storm set to wreak havoc on much of the country

January 24, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

An extremely dangerous and disruptive winter storm is expanding and intensifying in the southern and central U.S. and is forecast to bring freezing rain, severe icing, heavy snow and frigid air to more than 30 states from Texas to New England this weekend.

Year: 2026