January 2024 - Page 3 of 5 - Sightseers' Delight

Mainor: The black menthol debate: power, money, cancer and control

January 18, 2024 Mesha Mainor

A year ago, an African-American lobbyist lobbied Black legislators to sign a letter to send to the Biden Administration to ask for support to NOT ban menthol after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban in 2022.

Road project costs are on the rise in Georgia

January 18, 2024 The Center Square

With inflation hitting every corner of the marketplace, including local road projects, as state officials look to designate more tax dollars for transportation, Georgians will see less bang for their buck.

Quality Importers Trading Co. Rejoins Cigar Association of America

January 18, 2024 Official News Releases

Washington, D.C. January 18, 2024 – The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today is pleased to announce that Quality Importers Trading Co. (QI) has rejoined the trade association after over a decade absence. CAA President David Ozgo stated, “Quality Importers Trading Company is one of the world’s leading suppliers of the highest quality cigar accessories and accoutrement to the cigar trade. It is an honor and a privilege to be able represent them, as we

Atlanta officials: Taxpayers won’t pay more for training center

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta officials on Wednesday reaffirmed that city taxpayers will not be responsible for additional costs related to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been the scene of often violent opposition.

City of Savannah to Dedicate Taylor Square

January 17, 2024 Official News Releases

The City of Savannah will dedicate Taylor Square, formally known as Calhoun Square, on February 10, 2024 with day-long event and sign unveiling.

Audit: Georgia should consider statewide council for homelessness

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers should explore establishing a statewide council if they want a more coordinated approach to address homelessness, a new audit found.

Judge blocks JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit

January 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has blocked JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines.

Raffensperger refers 17 cases of suspected double voting to prosecutors

January 16, 2024 Official News Releases

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is referring 17 case files to district attorneys related to individuals suspected of voting twice in the 2022 General Election.

How South Carolina is funding $500M in bridge upgrades

January 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2024-25 executive budget includes $500 million for bridge upgrades, spending the governor says is necessary because of the state’s “booming economy and rapid population growth.”

Kemp proposes $1.5B more for transportation department projects

January 11, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to recommend an additional $1.5 billion in state funds for the Georgia Department of Transportation for projects that “directly help move commuters and freight.”