Atlanta – Sightseers' Delight

State report blames Atlanta sewer overflow for Chattahoochee fish kill

June 30, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A combined sewer overflow from the city of Atlanta caused the fish kill that left an estimated 44,509 fish dead along nearly 16 miles of the Chattahoochee River in May, according to a state investigation.

Orlando, Cincinnati and Las Vegas top WalletHub’s staycation rankings

June 8, 2026 The Turnaround

WalletHub released its 2026 ranking of the best and worst U.S. cities for staycations, evaluating more than 180 cities across 41 measures tied to affordability and entertainment value.

Stuck in a loop: Building, rebuilding, rerouting, and I-285’s lasting impact on Atlanta

May 17, 2026 The Turnaround

Railroads may have built Atlanta, but it’s the highways that developed the city we know today.

Atlanta named cheapest major U.S. destination for summer travel

May 12, 2026 The Turnaround

Summer travel is still on Americans’ minds, even if airfare and gas prices are trying to talk them out of it.

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.