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.

Trump sworn in as 47th president, capping incredible political comeback

January 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Donald Trump completed the most improbable political comeback, taking the oath of office today as the republic’s 47th president.

Biden gives last-minute pardon to Fauci

January 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Outgoing President Joe Biden pardoned the controversial former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during President Donald Trump’s first term.

Georgia officials to start brining operations Sunday morning

January 18, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

With winter weather potentially bringing snow and ice this week to Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Transportation will conduct brining operations on Sunday, starting at 8 a.m.

DeWine orders Oho flags to be raised on Inauguration Day

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio be raised to full staff on Monday, Jan. 20, at all public buildings and grounds throughout the state.

Bill would mandate panic alarms in Georgia’s public schools

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Sen. Jason Anavitarte, R–Dallas, introduced a measure requiring panic alarms in Georgia’s public schools.

BREAKING: Smyrna, Georgia, police involved in shooting, suspect at large

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Police Department is actively searching for a suspect following an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning near Spring Road.

Bob Uecker, the venerable Milwaukee Brewers announcer and star of Major League, dies at 90

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

“Mr. Baseball,” Bob Uecker, the longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer arguably best known for his role in 1989’s Major League, died this morning at his home. He was 90.

Consider visiting Grapevine on the next trip to Dallas-Fort Worth

January 15, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is chock full of attractions. However, one community that many visitors might overlook is the historic community of Grapevine, with a main street that may be among the metroplex’s most charming.

Athens leisure services director retires after seven years at the helm

January 15, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Leisure Services Director Kent Kilpatrick is retiring on April 1, 2025, after 37 years with the department and seven as director.

Kennesaw, Georgia, requires heads of households to own a gun

January 13, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia city’s law requiring the heads of households to own a firearm is back in the news.