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Clarksville officials looking to preserve Urban Wilderness land

August 8, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

City officials in Clarksville, Tenn., want to buy a unique tract of land in the heart of Clarksville and preserve it as an Urban Wilderness.

No agreement between Curaçao Tourist Board, Uber

August 8, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Despite reports to the contrary, the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) has not entered into an agreement with Uber, according to a CTB press release.

Relations strained in Clarksville redevelopment project, report suggests

August 1, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A downtown redevelopment project in Clarksville, Tenn., is straining relations among the many government and private parties involved, according to a news report.

Proposal would increase fees on passengers at airports nationwide

July 31, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A proposal currently under consideration would increase the Passenger Facilities Charge (PFC) at airports nationwide from $4.50 to $8.50 for departing flights, a move that would cost travelers millions annually.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Judge wants FAA to regulate airline seat sizes

July 30, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A federal judge has ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to look at regulating the size of airline seats, according to various media reports.

Don’t even think about taking a dip in the Trevi Fountain

July 29, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Retired police officers in Rome will start guarding the historic Trevi Fountain to protect the landmark against illicit tourist behavior.

Visiting Venice? Be sure to study up on the rules first

July 29, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Anyone planning to visit Venice, Italy, should be sure to first brush up on the rules.

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Officials tout success in ‘Operation Southern Shield’

July 28, 2017 Express Telegraph

Georgia officials say “Operation Southern Shield” was a big success in saving lives on Georgia highways and roads.

Southeastern Railway Museum on track to open new exhibit building this fall

July 27, 2017 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum is on track to complete its largest expansion project since it moved to its current location roughly two decades ago. The museum, designated Georgia’s Transportation History Museum, is planning to open a $1 million, 21,000-square-foot Rail Transit Exhibit (RTE) building this fall. The new building, which sits behind the current Building 2, increases the museum’s covered exhibit spaces by nearly 50 percent. The new addition will have four tracks on which

TSA to roll out new security measures for larger electronic devices

July 26, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) could soon require travelers to remove any electronic devices larger than a cell phone from their bags before going through security checkpoints.