July 2026 – Page 2 – Sightseers' Delight

Metuchen plans $3.5 million library expansion and renovation

July 19, 2026 The Turnaround

The Metuchen Public Library, which traces its origins to more than 150 years ago, has been awarded more than $1.6 million in state funding for a major renovation and expansion project.

NZ’s regional air routes are under pressure. Is more government intervention the answer?

July 16, 2026 The Conversation

Air New Zealand’s concerning recent moves to cut some regional flights have come on the back of soaring jet fuel prices. But they also highlight a deeper problem that has been worsening for years.

Civil War historian’s collection donated to Smyrna Library

July 16, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

The Smyrna Library has received a significant donation of Civil War-related books and maps from the personal library of historian Leon McElveen.

Ohio welcomed nearly 245 million visits in 2025

July 14, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio welcomed nearly 245 million visits in 2025, generating nearly $58 billion in economic impact and supporting more than 447,000 jobs, reinforcing tourism’s role as one of Ohio’s strongest economic drivers.

High Museum of Art’s former COO pleads guilty to embezzlement

July 13, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The former chief operating officer of the High Museum of Art who pilfered more than $600,000 from the museum by doctoring invoices and approving personal purchase transactions has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds.

Smyrna, Georgia, celebrates Independence Day with flag display

July 10, 2026 Todd DeFeo

The Jonquil is in a celebratory mood for Independence Day.

Atlanta History Center marks 100 years of preserving the city’s history

July 8, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Atlanta History Center, and the city council has passed a resolution to commemorate the milestone.

Anko van der Werff to leave SAS at the beginning of 2027

July 8, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

SAS President & CEO Anko van der Werff will leave the company at the beginning of 2027 and will assume the position of chief executive officer of Air Canada.

A section of the Berlin Wall, a Cold War remnant, stands in Suwanee, Georgia, a bucolic Atlanta suburb

July 7, 2026 Todd DeFeo

The reminders of the past are often everywhere we look, even if they’re not exactly in the place where the history happened.

SAS plans up to 40 Airbus widebodies in largest investment in airline’s history

July 7, 2026 The Turnaround

SAS recently announced the largest investment in its history, with plans for up to 40 Airbus widebody aircraft as the airline looks to expand long-haul flying and strengthen Scandinavia’s connections to global markets.