August 2023 - Page 3 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Atlanta signs off on $4M plan to use shipping containers for homeless housing

August 22, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta City Council signed off on spending $4 million to develop “quick-delivery housing” for the city’s homeless population.

Smyrna wants private firm to monitor short-term rental ordinance compliance

August 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna city officials want “a qualified firm” to provide a complete compliance monitoring, enforcement, and analytical service to monitor short-term rentals per the city’s short-term rental ordinance.

Smyrna taxpayers wonder about the return on city’s downtown update project

August 16, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Smyrna officials are contemplating spending $15.8 million to buy a church property as part of an update to the city’s downtown.

Maker’s Mark debuts newest Cellar Aged Bourbon

August 16, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Maker’s Mark is debuting its Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon, an annual, global limited-release.

Green: Maui recovery could take billions and several years

August 14, 2023 The Center Square

Hawaiian officials pledge to rebuild parts of Maui devastated by a fire, but Gov. Josh Green said Thursday it could take billions to rebuild.

Report shows Kentucky tourism rebounds in 2022

August 14, 2023 The Center Square

Tourism in Kentucky rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 and then some, according to a report Gov. Andy Beshear released Tuesday.

5 epic tips for the ultimate summer road trip

August 13, 2023 Brandpoint

(BPT) – Summer isn’t done yet — there’s still time to squeeze in one more epic adventure! Get ready to embrace the spirit of the season in the most unforgettable way possible: an incredible road

Federal dollars go to eight South Carolina trails

August 10, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism awarded more than $770,000 in federal dollars to eight trail projects.

Atlanta city council approves surveillance camera requirement

August 8, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta city council signed off on a measure requiring gas stations to have surveillance cameras, a proposal proponents say will keep residents safe.

Gambill: State lawmakers might act on property tax increases

August 7, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Earlier this year, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 118 and House Bill 622 to triple Bartow County’s homestead tax exemptions for school and county ad valorem taxes.