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Revisiting the Great Locomotive Chase on its anniversary

April 12, 2018 Todd DeFeo

On the one-year anniversary of the Civil War, they dared to sneak miles behind enemy lines and steal a locomotive. Their mission: Destroy the Western & Atlantic Railroad between Atlanta and Chattanooga.

Duluth railroad museum planning to host steam locomotive this fall

April 11, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The Southeastern Railway Museum will host a guest steam locomotive during a pair of weekends this fall.

Dinner with a view: Plane spotting over drinks

April 6, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The real draw is the constant pulse of planes descending on the airport.

Stone Mountain Skyway

April 1, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Stone Mountain’s famed Summit Skyride is one of the gems of the historic park.

Did you know this about the caboose?

March 15, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The caboose may be the most recognizable railroad car, but they are rarely seen on the rails today.

Belton: Air Force, Bring the F-35 Lightning II Down to Georgia

March 9, 2018 Dave Belton

A strange thing happened yesterday in Vermont that presents a fascinating opportunity for Georgia.

Atlanta airport implements new operating hours

March 7, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials said the change stems from increasing volume of passengers, visitors and ongoing ATLNext construction projects.

Smyrna approves ‘Restaurant Districts’ policy

March 7, 2018 Express Telegraph

City council members in Smyrna have approved a new policy allowing diners to carry alcoholic drinks like wine and beer in a to-go cup within designated “Restaurant Districts.”

Southeastern Railway Museum honoring cabooses during special event

February 25, 2018 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum will celebrate cabooses, the crews that called them home and their role on the railroad during April’s Caboose Days.

Georgia hands-free measure passes committee

February 23, 2018 Express Telegraph

Georgia’s House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee passed a measure that would mandate hands-free driving law in Georgia.