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Officials to study Atlanta-area battlefield

December 4, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials will soon conduct an archeological investigation to uncover more information about a Civil War battle that took place in and around Smyrna, Ga.

Thanksgiving and travel means stress; what airport is most stressful?

November 21, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Perhaps it should come as no surprise, but Hawaii airports are considered the least stressful followed by Salt Lake City and Atlanta.

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.

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.