2026 – Page 2 – Sightseers' Delight

Flower power! Smyrna unveils giant yellow daffodil in ‘historic’ downtown

January 24, 2026 Todd DeFeo

Marietta has the big chicken. Smyrna has the big flower.

White House cites sharp decline in crime, attributes drop to Trump policies

January 23, 2026 The Turnaround

President Donald Trump and the White House are trumpeting what they said is new data showing a significant decline in violent crime across major U.S. cities last year, including a sharp reduction in murders.

Georgia governor declares emergency in advance of winter weather

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of Winter Storm Fern’s impact on the state this weekend.

New study: Ohio below national distracted driving average

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A new study found that Ohio drivers are less distracted behind the wheel than the nationwide average.

South Carolina AG announces state’s price gouging law in effect

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm expected to hit South Carolina.

Travel expert offers guidance as major snowstorm threatens U.S. travel

January 22, 2026 The Turnaround

A major snowstorm forecast to impact parts of the United States is expected to disrupt flight schedules, airport operations and travelers’ plans, according to travel technology experts.

Space Mountain remains a classic, even at 50

January 20, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

If there’s one Walt Disney World attraction that redefined what a coaster could be, it’s Space Mountain.

Permit denied for protest to cross Auckland Harbour Bridge

January 16, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A permit for a planned Jan. 31 protest crossing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge has been declined, and police said they would not facilitate access to the bridge.

Georgia Sen. John Albers: Week one under the Gold Dome

January 16, 2026 John Albers

This week marked the beginning of the 2026 Legislative Session, and we have officially finished five days of legislative business.

SkyView Atlanta to close temporarily for axle repairs after lightning strike

January 14, 2026 The Turnaround

SkyView Atlanta is temporarily closed as it undergoes a comprehensive maintenance and repair process after an assessment determined the observation wheel’s main axle was likely struck by lightning.