January 2023 – Sightseers' Delight

Georgia officials roll out increased penalties for gang crimes

January 31, 2023 The Center Square

Georgia Republicans formally rolled out legislation to increase penalties for those who recruit minors into gangs.

Spending time with Dylan on my mind

January 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A little over 25 years ago, I crossed the threshold and stepped into a Meijer in Newark, Ohio, shortly after midnight on September 30, 1997. I was about to buy what I quickly discovered was a Bob Dylan Masterpiece: “Time Out of Mind.”

Feds sending $4 million to Georgia for McIntosh County ferry service

January 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

he feds are sending $4 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation to buy a new electric ferry.

Georgia repatriating Native American artifacts from Etowah Indian Mounds

January 26, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is returning artifacts to culturally affiliated tribes from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville. The repatriation is required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), a federal law enacted in 1990.

Georgia Senate Republicans prioritize public safety in legislative session

January 26, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s Senate Republicans on Thursday identified public safety and potential tax cuts among their top priorities for the 2023 session.

Georgia offering free admission to historic sites for ‘Super Museum Sunday’

January 26, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

To spotlight the Peach State’s fascinating past, Georgia’s State Historic Sites are offering free admission on Sunday, February 5. The event is part of Georgia History Festival’s statewide celebration of “Super Museum Sunday.”

Meet Rapid City, a 10 park and national monument destination

January 21, 2023 Brandpoint

One destination that offers endless potential with access to 10 different national parks, state parks and memorials is Rapid City, South Dakota.

Southern Museum’s Southern Spirits returns on February 10

January 15, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host the first Southern Spirits of 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 10.

Air traffic operations resuming after FAA outage

January 11, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Normal air traffic operations are resuming following an overnight outage to the FAA’s Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system that provides safety information to flight crews.

Georgia House elects Burns as speaker

January 9, 2023 The Center Square

The Georgia House kicked off business on Monday by electing state Rep. Jon Burns, R-Newington, as its new speaker.