2026 – Page 2 – Sightseers' Delight

Celebration of life planned for Smyrna historian Bill Marchione

August 14, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

The Smyrna Public Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library will host a celebration of life for William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr., a historian, educator and longtime community volunteer.

Chuck Leavell to lead inaugural Songwriters at the Lake festival

August 13, 2026 The Turnaround

Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell will lead the inaugural Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival this fall at Lanier Islands Resort in Georgia.

World’s Largest Peanut in Georgia back in action

August 11, 2026 Todd DeFeo

The World’s Largest Peanut was down — literally — in the wake of Hurricane Michael in 2018. But it wasn’t out.

It’s time to fix the Georgia Composite Medical Board or just eliminate it

August 9, 2026 Todd DeFeo

For years, Georgia lawmakers have failed to fix one of the biggest failings of the state’s government: the Georgia Composite Medical Board, despite private admissions that something needs to be done.

Ohio sheriff announces initiative to fight organized retail crime

August 7, 2026 The Turnaround

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new regional task force to combat organized retail theft and fraud across central Ohio.

The scars of history sometimes remain

July 31, 2026 Todd DeFeo

One thing that struck me on visiting Belfast was the gates and the peace walls that still stand.

William Marchione, longtime educator and Smyrna historian, dies at 84

July 29, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr., a noted historian, author and educator who helped preserve the histories of communities in Massachusetts and Georgia, died July 22. He was 84.

Report: Waymo’s driverless vehicles were involved in 68% fewer police reportable crashes than human drivers

July 28, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report found that Waymo’s driverless vehicles were involved in 68% fewer police reportable crashes per vehicle mile traveled than human drivers in the same cities.

Charleston turns to residents for feedback on tourism’s future

July 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Charleston is asking residents to help reshape how the city manages tourism nearly 50 years after becoming the first American city to adopt a tourism management plan.

Two face court after vehicle stop uncovers suspected military-grade explosives

July 27, 2026 The Turnaround

A man and woman have been charged after Irish police stopped a vehicle and seized what authorities described as a significant explosive device near the Irish border.