October 2023 - Sightseers' Delight

GBI arrests five in Turner County gambling investigation

October 30, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The GBI has arrested and charged five people for violating Georgia’s gambling laws and related offenses.

Suspect in Maine shooting found dead

October 28, 2023 The Center Square

Robert Card, the subject of a manhunt in Maine since late Wednesday night, was found dead Friday.

Murphy vetoes New Jersey Turnpike budget over toll hikes

October 27, 2023 The Center Square

Gov. Phil Murphy has vetoed the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s multi-billion dollar operating budget amid a public backlash over proposed toll hikes.

Edwards, Pizzulli Introduce Legislation to Address Ticket Price Gouging

October 27, 2023 Official News Releases

State Reps. Jay Edwards, R-Nelsonville, and Justin Pizzulli, R-Scioto County, today introduced legislation that will ensure students are not priced out of watching their high schools participate in playoff games.

Mayor Andre Dickens’ Affordable Housing and Housing Help Center Remarks

October 26, 2023 Official News Releases

I set a goal for my administration to build or preserve 20,000 affordable housing units in eight years. And we’ve hit the ground running.

Gunman in Maine kills 18, wounds 13, remains at large

October 26, 2023 The Center Square

A massive manhunt is underway after 18 people were killed and 13 injured following a gunman’s shootings at two locations in Lewiston, Maine, late Wednesday night.

Vance’s amendment to stop mask mandates clears Senate

October 25, 2023 The Center Square

Part of U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s plan to stop federal mask mandates passed the Senate on Wednesday afternoon.

Lobbyists not banned in Georgia from holding office as local elected officials

October 24, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia apparently has no wide-reaching regulation that bars lobbyists from serving as elected officials.

Delta to cancel additional flights between US and Tel Aviv

October 24, 2023 Delta Air Lines

Delta will cancel service through Nov. 15 for flights between Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); all remaining Delta service between Tel Aviv and Atlanta and Boston will also be canceled.

Millions in federal dollars flow to Georgia airport projects

October 23, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials this month allocated more than $7.6 million for two airport projects in the southern part of the state.