Atlanta – Sightseers' Delight

Atlanta seeks tougher penalties for vacant blighted lots

April 30, 2026 The Turnaround

Mayor Andre Dickens’ administration is pushing legislation aimed at expanding Atlanta’s enforcement options against blighted vacant properties, with supporters framing the measure as a stronger backstop for neighborhoods struggling with chronic neglect.

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.

‘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.

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.

ARC board re-elects Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as chair

November 12, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Atlanta Regional Commission Board today re-elected Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as chair of the Board of Directors.

Texas dominates 2025 Thanksgiving destinations; San Antonio tops WalletHub list

November 11, 2025 The Turnaround

Texas is the place to travel this Thanksgiving, with San Antonio topping WalletHub’s 2025 list of the best cities for the holiday.

Atlanta region adds 64,400 residents in past year, ARC population estimates show

August 13, 2025 The Turnaround

The 11-county Atlanta region added 64,400 residents between April 2024 and April 2025, bringing the total population to nearly 5.3 million, according to new estimates from the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Atlanta starts design phase of the Memorial Drive Greenway

August 13, 2025 The Turnaround

The city of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation has started the design phase of the Memorial Drive Greenway.