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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.

Feds give American Airlines tentative approval for San Antonio-Washington Reagan flight

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively approved American Airlines to start a round-trip daily flight between San Antonio International Airport and Washington Reagan National Airport.

Deer hunting firearms season in Georgia opens Saturday

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia’s deer hunting firearms season opens Saturday, Oct. 19, and runs into January 2025, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division said.

Burt Jones: Atlanta Super Bowl will allow Georgia to showcase ‘all that our state has to offer’

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta hosting the NFL’s Super Bowl in 2028 will allow Georgia to showcase all it “has to offer and why this is the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones said.

Survey: Nearly three-quarters say inflation will affect their winter travel plans this year

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of people say inflation will affect their winter travel plans this year.

Georgia voters to decide three questions in November election

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

When Georgia voters head to the polls for the November election, they’ll also be weighing in on two constitutional amendments and a referendum.

Atlanta to host Super Bowl LXII in 2028

October 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The NFL has selected Atlanta to host Super Bowl LXII in 2028, Mercedes-Benz Stadium said Tuesday.

Was Christopher Columbus Spanish and Jewish?

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Columbus has long thought a native of Genoa, Italy, born in 1451 to a family of wool weavers. However, a new theory based on DNA evidence suggests he was likely born in Valencia, Spain.

Georgia breweries pick up honors at Great American Beer Festival

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Several Georgia breweries were honored with medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.

Customs House Museum honored at 2024 Southeastern Museum Conference

October 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center received gold, silver and bronze awards at the 2024 Southeastern Museum Conference.