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.

Survey finds how many people plan to display campaign signs this election season

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The roadsides are littered with many worthy attractions: old missiles, giant chickens and … yard signs?

Georgia lawmaker: Conyers BioLab fire ‘poses significant health risks’

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The BioLab fire in Conyers “poses significant health risks due to smoke and chemical fallout, which have affected the well-being of” the Rockdale County and east metro Atlanta areas, a Georgia lawmaker said.

Mayorkas: ‘FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season’

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is apparently out of money.

Feds probing Conyers BioLab fire

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board sent investigators to investigate a Sept. 29 chemical fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia.

The week in Georgia: Oct. 4, 2024

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at this week’s top Peach State political news.

Poll: New York’s mayor should take a hike

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

More than two-thirds (69%) of New York City residents say Mayor Eric Adams should resign as mayor.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey senator introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator has introduced legislation exempting tips from being taxed under New Jersey’s gross income tax.

Groups intervene in lawsuit challenging new Georgia elections rule

October 3, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Civil rights organizations have intervened in a lawsuit challenging the Georgia State Election Board’s new rule requiring the hand counting of ballots in the upcoming November election.

New hemp restrictions take effect in Georgia

October 3, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Hemp Farming Act, which places public safety restrictions on hemp products manufactured and sold in Georgia, took effect this week.

Biden increases federal cost share for Georgia

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

President Joe Biden has made additional disaster assistance available to Georgia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 24.