Head to North Georgia to enjoy some peace and quiet

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.

Marietta, Georgia: ‘Many people visit … due to its rich history’

May 22, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

One of the best ways to explore the greater Atlanta area is to leave the city and head to a suburb, and Marietta is as good of a place as any to start.

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.

Fatalities remain high on Georgia roads, stats show

May 5, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia roads remain deadly, but the trend may be moving in a better direction.

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.

Ocmulgee National Monument redesignated as national historical park

March 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

President Trump signed into law a bill that redesignated Macon’s Ocmulgee National Monument as Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

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.

Georgia lawmaker proposes legislation to protect ‘all monuments’

March 7, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state lawmaker has proposed legislation he says provides protection for all monuments.