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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.

GBI arrests five in Turner County gambling investigation

October 30, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The GBI has arrested and charged five people for violating Georgia’s gambling laws and related offenses.

Clarksville repairing historic L&N Train Station

October 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The historic station, which the Montgomery County Historical Society sues, hasn’t had any “significant work” since 1995, when it was restored.

Hatsukaichi is Japan’s first municipality to introduce a broader local tax exclusively on visitors

October 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Hatsukaichi became Japan’s first municipality to introduce a broader local tax exclusively imposed upon visitors to a sightseeing area

A look at Lexington’s Mary Todd Lincoln House

October 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Mary Todd was not born in this house; she moved here with her family in 1832 when she was 14. She attended boarding school during the week and returned home on weekends.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum changes name to Intrepid Museum

October 5, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum has officially changed its name to the Intrepid Museum.

Heaven’s Door to release Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon

October 5, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Heaven’s Door has announced the release of Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon.

New Zealand Police respond to possible explosive device at Queenstown Airport

October 5, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police have responded to Queenstown Airport after receiving a report of what appears to be an explosive device.

Georgia news for Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023

October 4, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Here are Georgia headlines for Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023.

Georgia lawmaker announced two bills to strengthen consumer protections

October 4, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

A state lawmaker announced two bills to strengthen consumer protections under the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act.

StillFire Brewing breaks ground on Smyrna location

September 25, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Suwanee-based StillFire Brewing broke ground earlier this month on its second brewery, a location in downtown Smyrna.