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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.

McMaster declares emergency following South Carolina flooding

November 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency to help respond to flooding in the eastern Midlands and portions of the Lowcountry.

Atlanta mourns business icon, benefactor

November 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Atlanta community lost an icon of the business community whose donation helped create one of the city’s most beloved attractions.

Smyrna, Georgia, to commemorate Veterans Day

November 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna, Georgia, will commemorate Veterans Day during a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial.

NYC mayor signs bill to create safer hotels

November 5, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation to improve the safety of hotels for employees and visitors and boost the city’s tourism industry.

Georgia Supreme Court stays ruling giving Cobb voters more time for delayed absentee ballots

November 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Supreme Court has denied an extended deadline for Cobb County voters who requested absentee ballots on time but did not receive them on time due to the county’s failure to mail them promptly, the ACLU of Georgia said.

Price of gas continues to rise in Georgia

November 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The average price of gas in Georgia continues to rise.

New app simplifies illegal hunting, fishing reporting in Georgia

November 3, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has announced a new partnership with the Hunt Regs App to provide Georgians with an easy and free way to report illegal hunting and fishing.

Republicans cry foul over county election officials opening offices this weekend

November 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Republicans are crying foul after some election officials in metro Atlanta counties offices to collect absentee ballots.

Georgia passes four million mark for early voting

November 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia surpassed the four million mark on Friday, the last day of early voting.

Atlanta Regional Commission survey finds the economy is Atlanta region’s top concern

November 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The economy is the Atlanta region’s top concern, outpacing crime and other hot-button issues.