December 2023 - Page 3 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Federal dollars flow to study Georgia rail projects

December 8, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has awarded $1.5 million to study the possibility of running passenger trains on a trio of corridors in Georgia.

New Zealand Police disrupt crime syndicate in Wellington

December 8, 2023 New Zealand Police

A joint operation between Police and Immigration New Zealand has disrupted a criminal syndicate being operated by Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals in Wellington.

New Zealand Police investigating death of Helensville man

December 8, 2023 New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police are investigating the death of a man following a serious assault in Helensville last month.

Atlanta police arrest woman caught pouring gasoline onto Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home

December 7, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta police arrested a 26-year-old woman on changes she poured gasoline on the Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta.

Body located in the Avon River, Hagley Park

December 7, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

A body has today been located in the Avon River near Riccarton Avenue in Christchurch, New Zealand, authorities said.

Ohio House Passes Resolution to Urge Congress to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

December 6, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Concurrent Resolution 7, which would Congress to enact the Sunshine Uniformity Act of 2023, permanently transitioning the state to Daylight Saving Time.

Georgia lawmaker wants voters to decide on gambling expansion

December 6, 2023 The Center Square

A state senator plans to introduce legislation allowing Georgians to decide on a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling, sports betting, and pari-mutuel wagering.

GlobalData: China’s COMAC C919 likely to challenge established players in passenger aircraft market

December 5, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The development of the COMAC C919 represents a significant achievement for China in the narrow-body aircraft segment. Comparable to industry giants such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX, the C919 signifies China’s prowess in the aircraft manufacturing sector.

Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett Carries Legislation to Confirm Kemp’s Fuel Tax Suspension Executive Orders

December 5, 2023 Official News Releases

Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett, R–Cornelia, announced the passage of House Resolution 3EX, which ratifies Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Executive Orders to suspend the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes in response to the state of emergency caused by inflation.

Free downtown Clarksville parking Friday-Monday in December

December 5, 2023 Official News Releases

Throughout the month of December, the City of Clarksville will waive downtown parking fees Friday to Monday to promote shopping locally during the holiday season.