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Cruz calls on feds to ground Boeing 737 Max

March 12, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today called on federal regulators to temporarily ground 737 Max aircraft.

Reports: Mets planning to unveil Tom Seaver monument at Citi Field

March 8, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets plan to unveil a monument — possibly a statue — of Tom Seaver at Citi Field this season, reports indicate.

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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.

Georgia governor cannot say how Patients First Act will help stem infant loss

March 6, 2019 Todd DeFeo

In a recent op-ed in favor of the Patients First Act, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp highlighted the state’s poor record when it comes to infant mortality.

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Music, Steak Cookoff headline Duluth museum’s Caboose Days

March 4, 2019 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum will kick off its annual music series with a pair of performances during March’s Caboose Days & Steak Cookoff. This year’s Caboose Days runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. This year’s Caboose days features a Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) sanctioned event. Teams will compete on Saturday, March 23, and the competition’s judges will announce winners at 3:30 p.m. that day. On Sunday, the

Georgia lawmaker wants the Peach State to lower the voting age

February 28, 2019 Express Telegraph

House Resolution 345 proposes an amendment to the state constitution that would lower the registration and voting age to 17 years old for federal, state and local elections.

Enjoying a favorite bookstore one last time before it closes

February 23, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes a favorite haunt in a city isn’t the local tourist trap, but a bookstore you’ve frequented for more than two decades.

Georgia lawmaker looks to up penalties for bad drivers

February 23, 2019 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, D-Stockbridge, recently introduced House Bill 351, legislation that would set penalties for driving violations observed by law enforcement. “The safety of our children remains a top priority,” Holly said in a news release. “By mandating stiffer penalties against behavior that places our children in danger, we can encourage drivers to act more responsibly behind the wheel.” House Bill 351 would set new fine requirements for violations of this code

Georgia looking to increase funds for rural airports

February 23, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia lawmakers are looking to use increased federal funds for use in improved infrastructure and maintenance in Georgia’s rural airports.