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[ November 3, 2026 ] Ohio History Connection closed through 2030 as part of overhaul News
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[ November 3, 2026 ] The fight over Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic cauldron proves old stadium wounds haven’t healed News
[ November 2, 2026 ] Former Atlanta art museum COO gets a year in federal prison News
[ November 2, 2026 ] As price rises, work stops on restoring Christchurch’s earthquake-damaged cathedral News

Smyrna passes temporary hands-free ordinance

January 3, 2018 Express Telegraph

City leaders in this Atlanta suburb voted yesterday to prohibit drivers from using handheld mobile telephones or portable electronic devices while behind the wheel.

Survey: More planning to travel for leisure in 2018

January 2, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

One in three (33 percent) of travelers surveyed said they plan to travel more for leisure in 2018.

Survey finds a foodie trend for 2018

January 1, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Four in 10 travelers (41 percent) plan to incorporate new food and drink destinations into their travel plans in 2018.

Wellington hoping for an uptick in the number of visitors

December 22, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand’s capital city is hoping for a busy summer after a tourism slow-down last year in the wake of an earthquake.

Funding for ChristChurch Cathedral rebuild approved in New Zealand

December 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Zealand government will contribute $10 million NZD (nearly $7 million) to help rebuild the historic Anglican cathedral in Christchurch.

Model train event returns to Southern Museum in January

December 7, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The eighth annual iteration of the Trains, Trains, Trains event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sunday, Jan. 28.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Officials: Travelers beware of secondhand smoke

November 27, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Federal officials are warning travelers about the dangers of secondhand smoke after finding 27 of the busiest 50 airports in the world allow smoking in designated or ventilated indoor areas.

Authorities urge caution on the roads this Thanksgiving

November 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

AAA predicts 45.5 million people will drive during the Thanksgiving holiday.

What do recent events mean for travelers?

November 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The news is bad. Las Vegas. Terrorism. North Korea. Every story seems to be worse than the one that preceded it.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation names 10 sites to 2018 Places in Peril list

November 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The group issues the annual list to raise awareness about historic, archaeological and cultural resources statewide that are threatened by demolition or neglect.