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.

Smyrna, Georgia, cancels contract for parking lot, seeks new contractor

November 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The city council opted to cancel a contract with a company building a surface parking lot near downtown and look for a new partner after “unanticipated conditions” arose.

Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market returns for fourth year

November 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Fourth Annual Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market will bring festive cheer and a unique opportunity to support Smyrna businesses this holiday season.

Senate committee advances bill to establish Georgia’s first-ever National Park and Preserve

November 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced a measure to establish Georgia’s first-ever National Park and Preserve in Middle Georgia.

Smyrna, Georgia, Downtown Development Authority could buy Georgia Power-occupied building

November 17, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The city council is poised to approve an agreement to buy a Georgia Power-occupied building on Concord Road.

Smyrna, Georgia, looks to nix deal for parking lot

November 17, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

City officials are set to consider a measure to terminate a contract to build a surface parking lot near downtown, documents indicate.

17 Georgia hospitals earn an ‘A’ on the Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

November 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Of the 79 Georgia hospitals graded as part of the 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, 17 earned an “A,” 29 earned a “B,” 28 earned a “C,” and 5 earned a “D.”

Smyrna, Georgia, quietly unveils Fanny Williams statue

November 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials here quietly unveiled a new statue depicting an African American woman remembered for her legacy of activism and push for social justice.

New Jersey bill aims to combat organized retail crime

November 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee has advanced legislation to combat organized retail crime across the state.

Trump names Burgum secretary of the interior

November 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that he plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as the next secretary of the interior and as chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council.

World of Illumination’s Cosmic Sleighride lights the night sky

November 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Sleigh bells ring. Are you glistening? Shimmering in the night, perhaps?