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Cobb County, Georgia, issues declaration of emergency

August 20, 2021 Special to Express Telegraph

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid signed a Declaration of Emergency late Thursday to help the county respond to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.

Southern Spirits returns to Southern Museum on Sept. 17

August 18, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host their second Southern Spirits on September 17.

A walk through the quiet streets of Atlanta

August 17, 2021 Todd DeFeo

I almost forgot how much I enjoy looking up at architecture, especially in the debacle that is 2020 and 2021.

Patriotism on full display at Dunwoody Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Patriotism was on full display Monday during Dunwoody’s annual Fourth of July parade.

Georgia gas prices drop slightly, AAA says

June 21, 2021 Special to Express Telegraph

Georgia gas prices dropped slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are paying an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb participating in Night Without a Bed on June 26

June 11, 2021 Special to Express Telegraph

Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb will participate in Night Without a Bed, a national campaign to raise awareness of family homelessness in the community.

Are more people using their phones while behind the wheel?

June 2, 2021 Todd DeFeo

At first glance, it seems as though more people may be glued to their phones while driving. Dangerous, no doubt, but is it true? Has law enforcement stopped enforcing the hands-free law?

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Southern Museum launching new Southern Spirits event on July 16

June 1, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation will host the first Southern Spirits, an adults-only event featuring live music, a light food tasting, drinks and a chance to explore the Smithsonian Institute-affiliated museum after hours.

Five reasons why Athens, Georgia is the perfect post-pandemic vacation spot

May 25, 2021 Howard Scott

States are loosening up pandemic restrictions just as the days are getting longer, and that means many of us are keen on adventuring after having been cooped up for so long. But, where do you go if you want a safe, out-of-the-way destination that’s also a lot of fun? There is no better place than my hometown, Athens, Georgia.

Hundreds turn out for Family Promise fundraiser to end situational homelessness

April 30, 2021 Community News

More than 200 people turned out Thursday, April 29, for Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb’s Third Annual Family Promise Meals with Meaning Fundraiser.