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Talmadge, Sidney Lanier Bridges closing to vehicular traffic tomorrow; Houlihan Bridge closed to maritime traffic in preparation for Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia DOT is closing the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on US 17 over the Savannah River and the Sidney Lanier Bridge on US 17 over the Brunswick River to all vehicular traffic.

Dry Tortugas National Park closes in preparation for Hurricane Ian

September 27, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

On  September 26 at noon,  Dry Tortugas National Park temporarily closed in preparation for Hurricane Ian for the safety of visitors and staff. Concession-operated ferry and sea plane services are also temporarily suspended.

Fort Defiance to host Sevier Days event

September 16, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host Sevier Days, a living history event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.

Georgia to receive $19 million in multi-state settlement with JUUL Labs

September 6, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia should receive more than $19 million as part of a multi-state settlement with JUUL Labs.

Southern Spirits returns to downtown Kennesaw on July 3

June 1, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host Southern Spirits on Sunday, July 3, coinciding with the city of Kennesaw’s Salute to America.

Georgia State heading back to NCAA tournament after 80-71 win over Louisiana

March 8, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

For the fourth time since 2015, the Georgia State men’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament following an 80-71 win over Louisiana on Monday night in the Hercules Tires Sun Belt Conference Championship Game.

Southern Spirits returns April 22 as part of Southern Museum’s 50th birthday bash

March 7, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host the first Southern Spirits of 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 22.

Southern Spirits returns to Kennesaw’s Southern Museum on April 22

February 24, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host the first Southern Spirits of 2022 on Friday, April 22.

New Zealand Police say they are pleased with New Year’s Eve celebrations

December 31, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police say they are are pleased with the behaviour of revellers across the country following a busy New Year’s Eve.

Sens. Marshall, Ernst, Feinstein, Gillibrand: The world deserves a thorough review of the pandemic; Congress must set up a COVID-19 commission

December 28, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The pandemic has dramatically altered our society, economy and public health systems, creating an imperative to do everything in our power to prevent and prepare for a future crisis. One key step in preventing another pandemic is getting to the root of how this one originated.