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Group wants states like Georgia to prepare for economic uncertainty

November 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia doesn’t produce budget stress tests or a long-term budget assessment, and a non-profit group says the Peach State and other states should start preparing for economic uncertainty.

Ohio committee passes legislation to allow local governments to expand concealed carry access

November 15, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio House Government Oversight Committee passed a measure to give local governments the permissive authority to expand concealed carry access.

Ohio House committee begins hearings on bill to modernize alcohol franchise law

November 14, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

A proposed measure in Ohio would modernize Ohio’s Alcohol Franchise Law.

Proposal to extend Atlanta’s bar hours withdrawn

November 14, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Post 3 At-Large Atlanta City Council member Keisha Sean Waites withdrew the Atlanta Hospitality Act, a proposal to extend bar hours in the city, during Monday’s Public Safety and Legal Administration committee meeting.

New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs

November 14, 2023 Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort, one of the world’s most visited vacation destinations, generated $40 billion in economic impact across the state and more than a quarter of a million total jobs in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study from Oxford Economics announced.

Top 5 accessories to make the most of your tailgating season

November 13, 2023 Brandpoint

The time is finally here to dust off the jerseys, wrangle up the crew and get ready for football season. But first — the tailgate.

Some Georgia lawmakers want to move on rent control

November 13, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Some Georgia state lawmakers want the state to look at rent control to manage ballooning housing costs.

Feud simmers between governor, Disney

November 10, 2023 The Center Square

New documents have been filed in response to the corporate giant Walt Disney Company’s October filings stating the company’s First Amendment rights were violated.

Man sentenced to life for Cobb County malice murder

November 10, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs has sentenced an 18-year-old to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 20 years after pleading guilty to malice murder and violating the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

Lessons from history offer profound insight into challenges of our time

November 9, 2023 Official News Releases

As widespread concern regarding the global COVID-19 pandemic has finally subsided, other challenges here and around the world still provoke anxiety — and undermine the sense of certainty that Americans wish for.