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Georgia DNR Launches New Grant Aimed to Protect Historic Battlefield Lands

May 15, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has launched the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program, a state-funded grant initiative dedicated to preserving and permanently protecting Georgia’s historic battlefield lands.

Department of War identifies Army casualties in Operation Epic Fury

March 4, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Department of War announced the death of four Army Reserve Soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.

CENTCOM: Six U.S. service members killed so far in Operation Epic Fury

March 2, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Central Command has revised upward the number of U.S. service members killed as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Winter storm set to wreak havoc on much of the country

January 24, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

An extremely dangerous and disruptive winter storm is expanding and intensifying in the southern and central U.S. and is forecast to bring freezing rain, severe icing, heavy snow and frigid air to more than 30 states from Texas to New England this weekend.

Winter weather delays candidate qualifying for House Districts 94 and 130 in Georgia

January 24, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a delay in Candidate Qualifying for State House Districts 94 and 130, supporting Governor Kemp’s declaration of a State of Emergency in anticipation of winter weather across Georgia.

Ohio announces money for historic restoration projects

December 17, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio officials announced state support for dozens of historic restoration projects that will encourage continued economic growth in the state.

Rediscover Dunwoody Trolley Tour returns for 2026

December 12, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Rediscover Dunwoody Trolley Tour is set to return in 2026, once again offering free rides through the city.

Texas city named Best Christmas Town

December 10, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Grapevine has been named the Best Christmas Town in the “Happy Holidays” category of the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards 2026.

Bill would bar single-use utensils, condiments at New Jersey restaurants

December 10, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation that would bar full-service restaurants from providing single-use utensils and condiments.

Tower of London custard plot crumbled thanks to Kiwi cop on holiday

December 9, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A New Zealand Police officer has proven once again that an officer is never off-duty, even during an overseas holiday, after he intervened when protesters targeted the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.