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[ April 25, 2026 ] Mary Todd Lincoln House adds Todd family heirlooms to collection News
[ April 23, 2026 ] New agreement clears way for giant pandas to return to Zoo Atlanta News
[ April 23, 2026 ] Georgia officials begin another highway project, this time on State Route 400 News
[ April 22, 2026 ] Kemp declares emergency for 91 counties as south Georgia wildfires grow News
[ April 22, 2026 ] Air New Zealand launches refreshed loyalty program News

Mary Todd Lincoln House adds Todd family heirlooms to collection

April 25, 2026 The Turnaround

A “generous donor” has gifted the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky, two Todd family pieces tied to Mary Lincoln’s half-siblings, the museum said.

New agreement clears way for giant pandas to return to Zoo Atlanta

April 23, 2026 The Turnaround

Zoo Atlanta says it has launched a new giant panda conservation partnership with the China Wildlife Conservation Association, setting the stage for the return of pandas to the zoo after the departure of its previous animals in 2024.

Georgia officials begin another highway project, this time on State Route 400

April 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Construction has started on the State Route 400 Express Lanes, Georgia’s largest-ever transportation project, set to transform travel along one of metro Atlanta’s busiest corridors.

Kemp declares emergency for 91 counties as south Georgia wildfires grow

April 22, 2026 The Turnaround

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for 91 Georgia counties as wildfires continue burning across south Georgia, directing the Georgia Forestry Commission and other state agencies to mobilize resources for an expanded response.

Air New Zealand launches refreshed loyalty program

April 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Air New Zealand said it is launching a refreshed loyalty program called Koru, marking a significant shift in how it recognizes its customers and the role travel plays in their lives.

New Zealand Police warn drivers after spate of fatal crashes

April 14, 2026 The Turnaround

Police are urging all drivers to immediately slow down and use extra care after nine people were killed in crashes nationwide since Friday, April 10, with additional serious crashes reported in the same period.

‘100 Things to Do in Atlanta Before You Die’ returns with new edition

April 14, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

If you live in metro Atlanta, you’ve probably done the same handful of “easy” outings a hundred times — while plenty of the region’s best stuff sits right there, waiting for a free weekend.

High Museum exec’s alleged $600K art-world heist lands him in federal court

April 14, 2026 The Turnaround

Brady Lum, the former chief operating officer of the High Museum of Art, was arraigned in federal court on a charge accusing him of stealing more than $600,000 from the museum by manipulating invoices and using his authority to approve spending for personal purchases.

Atlanta officials lament violent weekend, call for parents to take responsibility

April 7, 2026 The Turnaround

Atlanta’s leadership took the mic after a violent Easter weekend that cut straight through the city’s “world class” branding, with Mayor Andre Dickens and police brass urging parents to keep closer tabs on their kids after a 16-year-old was killed and another teen was wounded in a shooting at Piedmont Park.

Buxton Inn in Granville, Ohio, has new owners

April 3, 2026 The Turnaround

The former Worthington Inn owners bought the Buxton Inn in Granville, one of Ohio’s oldest continuously operated hotels, according to The Reporting Project at Denison University.

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