Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

New Zealand officials say second Auckland harbor crossing is a priority

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Zealand Government has outlined the next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.

Kemp issues state of emergency ahead of expected bad weather

March 15, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective at noon today, in preparation for the severe and potentially damaging weather front moving into Georgia late this evening and early tomorrow morning.

Air New Zealand CEO stepping down on Oct. 20

March 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Air New Zealand has announced that Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran has resigned and will leave the airline on Oct. 20.

Duffy announces air traffic controller hiring ‘supercharge’

March 2, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a new plan to supercharge the hiring of air traffic controllers.

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

March 2, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to wildfires burning across the state.

Georgia committee advances measure to create Georgia Music Office

February 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has advanced a measure to create the Georgia Music Office, which would certify cities and counties as “Music Friendly Georgia Certified Communities.”

Former customs officer convicted of smuggling cocaine from U.S. Virgin Islands to Atlanta

February 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A 45-year-old former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has been convicted of importing and possessing with intent to distribute more than 16 kilograms of cocaine.

Georgia Senate advances measure to enhance penalties for fentanyl offenses

February 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Senate Bill 79, the Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act, creates a separate schedule of offenses specific to fentanyl and its related substances.

Report: Atlanta E-bike rebate recipients riding more, driving less

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A report from the Atlanta Regional Commission showed that 579 residents redeemed rebates through the city of Atlanta’s E-bike Rebate Program, and most recipients are riding often and driving less.

NJ Senate passes bill to require certified fire escape inspections

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate advanced legislation requiring a structural engineer, architect or employee of a certified fire escape inspection company to inspect fire escapes or exterior stairways.