2023 – Page 12 – Sightseers' Delight

Clarksville pushes to remove Sunshine Laws for local Tennessee governments

September 26, 2023 The Center Square

Tennessee’s fifth-largest city wants all municipalities to be able to follow the same rules at the Tennessee Legislature and not the sunshine laws municipalities currently have to follow.

Theft, poor safety drive Target to shut down stores in SF, NY, Portland, Seattle

September 26, 2023 The Center Square

Due to losses from theft and concerns about employee and customer safety, Target is shutting down nine stores across four states, including three in the Bay Area market alone. Additional closures include one store in Harlem, New York, another in Seattle, Washington and three more in Portland, Oregon.

Amazon says FTC lawsuit could lead to higher prices, slower deliveries

September 26, 2023 The Center Square

Online commerce giant Amazon said Tuesday that a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission could lead to higher prices and slower deliveries for customers.

Group offers recommendations to address Atlanta’s spike in violent crime

September 26, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia public policy group has released a report offering suggestions on mitigating Atlanta’s uptick in violent crime.

Five tips for going off the beaten path, no matter where you’re traveling

September 26, 2023 Karen Gershowitz

You’ve been to the Louvre, the Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, and the Spanish Steps. You’ve checked off the world’s most iconic landmarks from your travel bucket list, collecting postcard-perfect memories and passport stamps along the way. You’re still craving more, but don’t know what that would look like.

Georgia taxpayers to pay for Buckhead State Patrol location

September 25, 2023 Todd DeFeo

State officials confirmed Georgia taxpayers are on the hook for $1.3 million to build a new Georgia State Patrol post on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta’s Buckhead community.

StillFire Brewing breaks ground on Smyrna location

September 25, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Suwanee-based StillFire Brewing broke ground earlier this month on its second brewery, a location in downtown Smyrna.

Gwinnett County officials advance $17B transit plan

September 22, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Gwinnett County leaders this week voted to move forward with a $17 billion transit plan that, if implemented, would roll out new routes and substantially expand weekday and weekend service.

National Park Service to nominate Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge as World Heritage Site

September 22, 2023 Official News Releases

The National Park Service announced today it intends to nominate the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list.

Georgia DNR commissioner names two deputy commissioners

September 21, 2023 Official News Releases

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the appointment of two new deputy commissioners: Thomas Barnard as Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Trevor Santos as Deputy Commissioner for Governmental and Public Affairs, Communications, and Grants.