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, 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?

Atlanta council to vote on additional security budget for Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

November 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Atlanta City Council is set to vote Monday on increasing the Public Safety Training Center budget.

Raffensperger: Republican trifecta should prioritize election reform

November 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants Congressional leaders to take advantage of the upcoming Republican trifecta at the federal level and prioritize election reform.

Feds: Fulton County Jail violates constitutional and statutory rights of those incarcerated

November 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Fulton County and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office routinely violate the constitutional and statutory rights of those incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail and fail to protect incarcerated persons from substantial risk of serious harm, the feds said.

Low Tide Brewing to expand in Charleston County, South Carolina

November 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $22.2 million spend will create 33 new jobs.