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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.

Heading north from Atlanta to enjoy some peace and quiet

July 8, 2019 Todd DeFeo

From Atlanta’s crowded thoroughfares, it might seem hard to believe there is a place just a short drive away that is steeped in history, offers endless scenic views and is home to a wine scene that is starting to turn heads. But the North Georgia Mountains offer the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta.

Another Atlanta area city bans e-scooters

July 5, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna, Ga., City Council last month voted to ban shareable e-scooters in the city, making it the latest Atlanta area city to pass such a prohibition.

Atlanta city council votes to ban public smoking in Atlanta

July 2, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Atlanta City Council has approved legislation banning smoking and vaping in public places in the city.

Learn about Georgia’s history at these five destinations

May 21, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Georgia has a deep history, and much of it is outside of Atlanta. The state, the southernmost of the original Thirteen Colonies, began as a British colony in 1733.

A brief and unofficial history of the Atlanta Fire Ants

May 13, 2019 Todd DeFeo

In the annals of most significant moments in Atlanta’s sports history, Jan. 5, 1994, probably does not register. However, on that day, Roller Hockey International announced a new expansion team would be coming to Atlanta.

Now Atlanta is exploring a congestion tax

April 12, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

First New York City, now Atlanta. While the city may be too busy to hate, it is not too busy to tax.Officials in Atlanta are exploring the possibility of a congestion tax.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Georgia Senate moves to takeover Atlanta airport

March 7, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia state Senate has approved a takeover of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The expanded Atlanta Travel Guide is here

January 14, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight has launched a new and expanded Atlanta Travel Guide.

A look back at 2018

December 31, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The end of the year provides an opportunity to look back. It’s a moment to reflect on places visited, connections rekindled and even opportunities missed. With an eye toward 2019, here are a few of my favorite “travel” pictures from 2018.