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[ July 28, 2026 ] Report: Waymo’s driverless vehicles were involved in 68% fewer police reportable crashes than human drivers News
[ July 28, 2026 ] Charleston turns to residents for feedback on tourism’s future News
[ July 26, 2026 ] Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge designated as Georgia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site News
[ July 24, 2026 ] Ohio AG opinion affirms township authority over lodging taxes News
[ July 22, 2026 ] New Jersey bill cracks down on unlicensed limo operators News

William Marchione, longtime educator and Smyrna historian, dies at 84

July 29, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr., a noted historian, author and educator who helped preserve the histories of communities in Massachusetts and Georgia, died July 22. He was 84.

Metuchen plans $3.5 million library expansion and renovation

July 19, 2026 The Turnaround

The Metuchen Public Library, which traces its origins to more than 150 years ago, has been awarded more than $1.6 million in state funding for a major renovation and expansion project.

Civil War historian’s collection donated to Smyrna Library

July 16, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Library has received a significant donation of Civil War-related books and maps from the personal library of historian Leon McElveen.

Jazz Under the Gazebo returns to Smyrna Market Village on Saturday, Nov. 7

July 2, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The hottest ticket on Smyrna’s social calendar is set to return this November.

Metuchen, New Jersey, secures $500,000 in state taxpayer money for Memorial Park

July 1, 2026 The Turnaround

Metuchen will receive $500,000 in state taxpayer money to preserve and improve Memorial Park, Mayor Jonathan M. Busch announced in a Facebook post.

State report blames Atlanta sewer overflow for Chattahoochee fish kill

June 30, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A combined sewer overflow from the city of Atlanta caused the fish kill that left an estimated 44,509 fish dead along nearly 16 miles of the Chattahoochee River in May, according to a state investigation.

Home-based Smyrna business challenges city license, disclosure requirements

June 23, 2026 Community News

A Smyrna business is asking the city to reconsider its regulations on home-based, single-member LLCs, arguing that current rules do not reflect the low-impact professionals.

Smyrna approves roadmap for murals, sculptures and public art across all seven wards

June 2, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council on Monday adopted a Public Art Master Plan, giving the city a decade-long roadmap for expanding murals, sculptures, artist-led projects and other public art across all seven wards.

Smyrna honors Adventure Outdoors, Wallace family for 50 years of service

June 1, 2026 The Turnaround

The city of Smyrna recognized Adventure Outdoors and the Wallace family for 50 years of business, entrepreneurship and community service with a proclamation.

Lawmaker proposes bipartisan commission to address local and municipal issues across Ohio

May 29, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Proposed legislation would create a bipartisan commission to address local and municipal issues across Ohio.