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[ April 30, 2026 ] Atlanta seeks tougher penalties for vacant blighted lots News
[ 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

Winter storm set to wreak havoc on much of the country

January 24, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

An extremely dangerous and disruptive winter storm is expanding and intensifying in the southern and central U.S. and is forecast to bring freezing rain, severe icing, heavy snow and frigid air to more than 30 states from Texas to New England this weekend.

Dr Pepper Museum reports highest attendance ever in 2025

January 24, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas, said more than 270,000 visitors from around the world visited it in 2025, marking the most-visited year in the museum’s 35-year history.

White House cites sharp decline in crime, attributes drop to Trump policies

January 23, 2026 The Turnaround

President Donald Trump and the White House are trumpeting what they said is new data showing a significant decline in violent crime across major U.S. cities last year, including a sharp reduction in murders.

Georgia governor declares emergency in advance of winter weather

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of Winter Storm Fern’s impact on the state this weekend.

New study: Ohio below national distracted driving average

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A new study found that Ohio drivers are less distracted behind the wheel than the nationwide average.

South Carolina AG announces state’s price gouging law in effect

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm expected to hit South Carolina.

Travel expert offers guidance as major snowstorm threatens U.S. travel

January 22, 2026 The Turnaround

A major snowstorm forecast to impact parts of the United States is expected to disrupt flight schedules, airport operations and travelers’ plans, according to travel technology experts.

Permit denied for protest to cross Auckland Harbour Bridge

January 16, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A permit for a planned Jan. 31 protest crossing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge has been declined, and police said they would not facilitate access to the bridge.

SkyView Atlanta to close temporarily for axle repairs after lightning strike

January 14, 2026 The Turnaround

SkyView Atlanta is temporarily closed as it undergoes a comprehensive maintenance and repair process after an assessment determined the observation wheel’s main axle was likely struck by lightning.

Georgia lawmakers to host state parks art contest at the Georgia State Capitol

January 14, 2026 The Turnaround

State Reps. Marvin Lim and state Sen. Sonya Halpern will host the second annual Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites High School Art Contest at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday.

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