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Ty Cobb statue has a new home in The Georgia Peach’s hometown

March 27, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A statue of Ty Cobb that for years stood in front of Turner Field has a new home.

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WSB-TV: Mary Norwood has early lead in Atlanta mayor’s race

March 11, 2017 Express Telegraph

It’s still months until Atlanta voters head to the polls, but Mary Norwood has an early lead in the crowded race, according to a new WSB-TV poll.

Looking to party this St. Patrick’s Day? Try these destinations

March 9, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and the folks at WalletHub have named 2017’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations.

John Lewis files bill to expand Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

March 7, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Atlanta, has filed a bill to make the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site a national historic site and add an additional building to the federally protected area.

Former Atlanta mayor predicts more people will stay at Buckhead hotels

February 24, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The Buckhead section of Atlanta is generally regarded as the upscale part of town and known for its eateries and shopping choices.

How will Buckhead look in 2020?

February 23, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Buckhead is known the world over for its shopping, dining and entertainment options. But, the community’s continued growth will dramatically change the community profile over the 36 months.

Will there be enough parking at the new SunTrust Park?

February 17, 2017 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Braves start playing in their new stadium in less than two months, but many questions surround the looming first pitch at SunTrust Park.

Are casinos on their way to Georgia?

February 8, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A bill pending in the state legislature would legalize a pair of resort-style casinos in Georgia.

The humble beginnings of the Buckhead Business Association

January 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

By all accounts, Buckhead was a fairly sleepy community in the years after World War II. Perched just north of the city of Atlanta, the Buckhead community had about 50,000 residents by the latter half of the 1940s.

TSA agents report finding more guns at checkpoints nationwide

January 13, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The TSA said its agents discovered 3,391 firearms in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country in 2016.