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Survey: Short-term rental sites should comply with local laws

September 12, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A national survey conducted on behalf of a hotel association shows Americans support changing federal law to eliminate loopholes short-term rental sites use to avoid complying with local laws.

Old cars cruise into Southeastern Railway Museum for car show

September 7, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum today hosted dozens of vintage cars for its Georgia Cool Cruisers Cool Cars and Old Trains Cruise-In.

Shoupade model gifted to Smyrna History Museum

September 5, 2019 Special to Express Telegraph

The family of Smyrna resident and local historian Leon McElveen has donated a prized model of a Civil War Shoupade fort to the Smyrna History Museum. Created by noted historian and author Bill Scaife, the model was gifted to McElveen a few years ago. It is the only known exact replica model of this significant and unique fortification. When McElveen unexpectedly passed away, his family decided this important piece of history should stay in Smyrna,

Shoupade model gifted to Smyrna History Museum

September 5, 2019 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The family of Smyrna resident and local historian Leon McElveen has donated a prized model of a Civil War Shoupade fort to the Smyrna History Museum.

Afraid to fly? Chances are, you are not alone

August 21, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

With the upcoming Labor Day holiday, throngs of travelers will head to the airport for a final summer getaway. But, how many of those travelers are afraid to fly?

This is the most-surveilled city in the United States

August 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The city may be too busy to hate, but it’s not too busy to watch.

Auckland War Memorial Museum unveils new Roll of Honour

August 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand recently unveiled a new Roll of Honour in the World War II Hall of Memories.

Atlanta bans nighttime use of electric scooters

August 12, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has ordered a citywide electric scooter ban during the overnight hours.

Trains, Trucks & Tractors continues at this weekend

August 3, 2019 Special to Express Telegraph

Local agencies, including Gwinnett County Transit, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services and MARTA, will display buses and equipment during this weekend’s Trains, Trucks & Tractors at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth. The event continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Saturday, Aug. 3) and tomorrow (Sunday, Aug. 4). During the event, participants will display a range of antique tractors and vehicles not generally on display at the museum. TICKETS: Click here to purchase

Southeastern Railway Museum hosting Trains, Trucks & Tractors this weekend

August 3, 2019 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The event continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Saturday, Aug. 3) and tomorrow (Sunday, Aug. 4).