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A spring visit to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia

March 20, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A weekend getaway to Athens, Georgia, provided the perfect time to visit the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, on the University of Georgia’s campus.

A quick list of Jimmy Carter-related places to see in Georgia

February 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With Jimmy Carter back in the news after the death of his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, and in advance of Presidents’ Day visitors to the Peach State can retrace the footsteps of the former peanut farmer-turned-politician.

How do you make an iconic restaurant?

February 8, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A talk with Unsukay’s Ryan Turner about what makes their restaurants successful and Atlanta icons.

A look back at the 2014 Atlanta snowpocalypse

January 28, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Ten years ago, it was embarrassing for Georgia when snow, ice and traffic brought Atlanta to a standstill.

Best of 2023: Sightseers’ Delight’s favorite photos from the year

December 31, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Here is a look at some favorite Sightseers’ Delight photos from 2023.

What is the difference between scotch and bourbon?

December 2, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Both scotch and bourbon are popular spirits enjoyed the world over. Yet, while they are both whiskeys, there are differences between the two drinks.

Expanded Dylan live album shines a new light on 1978

November 17, 2023 Todd DeFeo

To Bob Dylan fans, 1978 is one of those years that hasn’t been properly explored.

A look at Lexington’s Mary Todd Lincoln House

October 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Mary Todd was not born in this house; she moved here with her family in 1832 when she was 14. She attended boarding school during the week and returned home on weekends.

Imbibing on history, not beer

October 14, 2023 Todd DeFeo

While most people my age might have been overjoyed at the prospect of being overserved at the Hofbräuhaus, I wanted to see Connollystraße 31 and where history happened — a tragic terrorist attack that left 11 Israeli athletes dead during the 1972 Olympic Games.

Smyrna celebrates 151th birthday with bash

October 8, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta suburb of Smyrna celebrated its 151st birthday with a daylong celebration capped with a concert that shut down a major thoroughfare.