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Smyrna’s July Sunday Lecture focuses on Chattahoochee River Line

July 11, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Concord Covered Bridge Historic District Board President Phil Ivester will discuss his research into the Chattahoochee River Line troop movements and battles during the Civil War in the summer of 1864 during a July 14 lecture.

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office arrests reckless driver after pursuit

June 29, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Support Team (F.A.S.T.) has arrested a 27-year-old Chicago man following a pursuit.

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

June 18, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

What should visiting Aotearoa New Zealand cost your average tourist? The government has suggested raising the price of admission – otherwise known as the international visitor conservation and tourism levy (IVL) – from NZ$35 to $100.

Allegiance Flag Supply expands South Carolina operations

May 22, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of American flags, is planning a $6.3 million expansion of its Charleston County operations.

Sauickie: Shift ‘wasteful’ French art museum funding to schools

May 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

As Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration threatens to pull millions in funding for the proposed French art museum in Jersey City, Assemblyman Alex Sauickie is renewing his calls to reallocate that aid to schools.

BTS: February U.S. airline traffic up 8.6% from last year

May 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Domestic U.S. airlines carried 70.4 million domestic and international scheduled service passengers in February 2024, up 1.3% from January and 8.6% from last year, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Gearing up for 2024 Young Viticulturist of the Year

May 8, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

As winter approaches in New Zealand, not only is there a nip in the air, but also a sense of anticipation and excitement as the wine industry builds up to the Young Viticulturist of the Year competition season.

QANTAS has finally settled its ‘ghost flights’ lawsuit for $120 million. What’s next?

May 7, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Last August, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched legal proceedings against Qantas. The consumer watchdog accused the airline of selling thousands of tickets for domestic and international flights that had already been cancelled. On Monday, both parties reached a settlement, avoiding a drawn out battle in court.

Rugby stadiums are sold as an economic asset – but NZ needs to ask if they’re really worth it

April 23, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A multi-billion dollar stadium precinct has been proposed for Auckland, one of three proposals in front of Auckland Council for a new stadium in the city. The council is also considering revamping Eden Park. But is a new stadium really value for money for Auckland ratepayers?

See Rock City: A quick look at the famous attraction

April 18, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

For almost 100 years, visitors have flocked to Rock City for its unique ancient rock formations and elaborate gardens gracing the top of Lookout Mountain.