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.

Georgia DNR: Gangway last inspected less than a year ago

October 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said it last inspected the gangway that collapsed at Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island less than a year ago.

Seven killed in gangway collapse on Sapelo Island

October 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

At least seven people were killed Saturday when a gangway collapsed at the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island, authorities said.

New Jersey advance bill establishing permanent outdoor dining and alcohol sales

October 17, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee has advanced a measure that would permanently allow restaurants and some alcoholic beverage retailers to conduct business within designated outdoor spaces as an extension of their businesses.

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.