May 2024 - Page 2 of 3 - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia gas prices remain below national average

May 20, 2024 Todd DeFeo

With the unofficial start of summer lurking this weekend, Georgia gas prices continue to remain below the national average.

South Carolina officials approve $719M for pavement improvements

May 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission has agreed to spend another $719 million on pavement improvements across the state.

Ossoff: Postmaster’s refusal to comply with oversight is ‘baffling and disturbing’

May 17, 2024 The Center Square

A Georgia U.S. senator is blasting the head of the United States Postal Service for not providing updates about mail delivery in the Peach State.

Georgia to receive millions for airport upgrades

May 16, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia is poised to receive $120 million for airport infrastructure upgrades across the state as part of the fiscal 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grant program, a federal lawmaker from Georgia said.

International travelers from Auckland can keep laptops and liquids in bags for security screening

May 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Starting May 1, passengers traveling internationally from Auckland Airport will be able to keep laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags for security screening thanks to new technology.

South Carolina lawmakers could consider measure to combine health agencies

May 14, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina lawmakers could consider a measure to merge several state health agencies into a new, cabinet-level agency when they return to Columbia next month.

New Zealand Police to establish new National Gang Unit

May 13, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has revealed plans to establish national and frontline gang-focused units to combat gang offending and intimidation.

Appetizers and approaches: Make the most of an airport run

May 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

My afternoon of planefanning began in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s cell phone lot as I waited for my wife’s plane to arrive.

Sauickie: Shift ‘wasteful’ French art museum funding to schools

May 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

As Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration threatens to pull millions in funding for the proposed French art museum in Jersey City, Assemblyman Alex Sauickie is renewing his calls to reallocate that aid to schools.

BTS: February U.S. airline traffic up 8.6% from last year

May 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Domestic U.S. airlines carried 70.4 million domestic and international scheduled service passengers in February 2024, up 1.3% from January and 8.6% from last year, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.