2026 – Sightseers' Delight

Restoration of Belfast’s Samson and Goliath put focus on city’s industrial past

August 24, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The proposed restoration of shipbuilding gantry cranes on Belfast’s Queen’s Island has put the city’s shipbuilding past in focus.

Man charged in stabbing death on popular Atlanta Beltline

August 24, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A 54-year-old convicted felon has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in the stabbing death of a man on the Atlanta Beltline, a popular destination for residents and tourists.

Albers: Balancing safety and privacy: Getting Flock camera oversight right in Georgia

August 24, 2026 John Albers

Recent reports of misuse of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras by several law enforcement officers across our state demand serious attention. The good news is that the problems have been identified, agencies and the company are responding, and we have an opportunity to get this right.

Police end interdiction program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

August 20, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Clayton County, Georgia, Police Department has ended an interdiction program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in which officers targeted hundreds of travelers for encounters without reasonable suspicion.

Hotel Indigo Vinings celebrates reopening after major renovation

August 19, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Vinings Ballpark Area celebrated its reopening on Wednesday, Aug. 19, following an extensive renovation designed to give the property a more upscale feel while tying the hotel more closely to the history and character of the Vinings community.

At New Jersey’s 9/11 memorial, disrepair and a fight to be remembered

August 18, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

Advocates for victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, say the current state of New Jersey’s official 9/11 memorial is a “disgrace.”

Atlanta council approves up to $1.3 billion for airport bond program

August 17, 2026 The Turnaround

The Atlanta City Council on Monday approved an amendment to the city’s fiscal 2027 budget to account for up to $1.3 billion in Series 2026 General Airport Revenue Bonds for projects at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Walt Disney World announces new details about coming changes

August 17, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

During the Disney Experiences showcase, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, Disney executives and celebrities took to the stage to share new details about the biggest slate of expansion projects in the history of Walt Disney World.

Five legendary attractions that closed at the Magic Kingdom over the years

August 17, 2026 The Turnaround

The closure of the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Belle Riverboat at the Magic Kingdom is not the first time Walt Disney World has retired a beloved attraction.

Lanier Islands Resort to host hot air balloon festival in September

August 17, 2026 The Turnaround

Lanier Islands Resort will host a new Hot Air Balloon Festival Sept. 18 and 19 along the shores of Lake Lanier.