December 2024 - Page 2 of 9 - Sightseers' Delight

Trump nominates Tilman Fertitta as the United States ambassador to Italy.

December 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Tilman J. Fertitta as the United States ambassador to Italy.

Smyrna closes on deal to buy downtown church

December 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The city of Smyrna has closed on its $15.8 million deal to buy the nine-acre Smyrna First Baptist Church property in the heart of the city.

Potential government shutdown could disrupt key federal services

December 20, 2024 The Center Square

A looming partial shutdown of the federal government could potentially furlough thousands of workers and disrupt certain services ahead of the busy holiday season, including air travel security, Social Security processing and access to national parks, as Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a funding measure.

Two killed, dozens injured after motorists drives through Christmas market

December 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Two people were killed after a motorist drove through a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg.

Georgia lawmaker wants to re-establish Senate Special Committee on Investigations

December 20, 2024 Community News

A Georgia lawmaker said he plans to file a resolution at the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session to re-establish the Senate Special Committee on Investigations.

New gangways installed for Georgia’s Sapelo Island Ferry Service

December 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia Department of Natural Resources contractor installed two new gangways for the ferry service to and from Sapelo Island this week.

Georgia corrections facilities study committee adopts final report

December 20, 2024 Community News

Georgia officials should leverage public-private partnerships to expand the capacity of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Support small businesses this Christmas

December 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Shoppers and travelers have an opportunity to support small and local businesses this Christmas and holiday season.

New Jersey Assembly calls for federal probe of drones

December 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey General Assembly adopted a resolution urging the federal government to launch a comprehensive investigation into the increasing number of unidentified drones reported in New Jersey airspace.

New Jersey Senate advances legislation to improving street, traffic safety

December 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate passed legislation establishing the “New Jersey Target Zero Commission” to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040.