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The week in Georgia: Oct. 18, 2024

October 18, 2024 Community News

A look back at the top Peach State political news.

Proposed expansion of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge could stop mine

October 18, 2024 Capitol Beat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing an expansion of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, including land currently held by a company looking to open a titanium mine near the swamp.

New Jersey advance bill establishing permanent outdoor dining and alcohol sales

October 17, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee has advanced a measure that would permanently allow restaurants and some alcoholic beverage retailers to conduct business within designated outdoor spaces as an extension of their businesses.

Slate of Georgia state election board rules swept aside by Fulton judge

October 16, 2024 Georgia Recorder

A Fulton County judge Wednesday struck down several controversial Georgia State Election Board rules that were set to take effect for the Nov. 5 general election.

Feds give American Airlines tentative approval for San Antonio-Washington Reagan flight

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively approved American Airlines to start a round-trip daily flight between San Antonio International Airport and Washington Reagan National Airport.

Georgia voters set turnout record on first day of early voting

October 16, 2024 Community News

Tuesday, Oct. 15, marked the first day of early voting for the Nov. 5 presidential election, and Georgia voters turned out in record numbers for a presidential year.

Deer hunting firearms season in Georgia opens Saturday

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia’s deer hunting firearms season opens Saturday, Oct. 19, and runs into January 2025, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division said.

Burt Jones: Atlanta Super Bowl will allow Georgia to showcase ‘all that our state has to offer’

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta hosting the NFL’s Super Bowl in 2028 will allow Georgia to showcase all it “has to offer and why this is the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones said.

Survey: Nearly three-quarters say inflation will affect their winter travel plans this year

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of people say inflation will affect their winter travel plans this year.

Why the Big Green Egg is a cult worth joining

October 16, 2024 Todd DeFeo

From the moment we stepped out of the car, the smell was inescapable, that sweet smell of charcoal emanating from a Big Green Egg.