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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.

Rockdale County lifts shelter-in-place request

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency has lifted the shelter-in-place recommendation and the evacuation zone for Rockdale County followinga fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers.

Judge strikes down Georgia’s abortion ban

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A Fulton County Superior Court judge on Monday ruled struck down Georgia’s six-week abortion ban.

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

New Jersey committee advances road safety measure

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has advanced a bill to require the New Jersey Department of Transportation to put out an annual public awareness program.

GEMA issues local area emergency following a Conyers fire

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has issued a local area emergency in metro Atlanta following a Conyers fire.

Smyrna, Georgia, expected to unveil Fanny Williams memorial

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials here are expected to soon unveil a monument commemorating Fanny Williams, a community activist whose legacy was reexamined after the city tore down a historic structure that bore her name.

AAA: Georgia gas prices on the rise

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia gas price average rose this week but remains under $3 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline.

Rockdale County asks residents to shelter in place following chemical fire

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency, based on information received from the Environmental Protection Division and the Environmental Protection Agency, strongly advises all Rockdale County residents to continue to shelter in place.

Americans for Prosperity – Georgia honors four Congress members with ‘Pioneers for Prosperity’ awards

September 27, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Americans for Prosperity – Georgia has awarded four members of Congress — Republicans Buddy Carter, Rich McCormick, Barry Loudermilk, and Rick Allen — with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards.

GO Airport Shuttle expands in several markets

September 27, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

GO Airport Shuttle, an airport ground transportation provider, has expanded its services to several new U.S. cities.

Report: 2.9% of flights were canceled in July

September 27, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report, 2.9% of flights were canceled in July 2024.