2024 – Page 20 – Sightseers' Delight

Feds to monitor voting procedures in some metro Atlanta counties

November 1, 2024 Community News

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Department of Justice plan to monitor voting rights in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties for the November 5, 2024, general election.

Atlanta Regional Commission survey finds the economy is Atlanta region’s top concern

November 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The economy is the Atlanta region’s top concern, outpacing crime and other hot-button issues.

New Jersey launches state’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary

November 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey officials launched the state’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary on Friday, the start of a multi-year schedule of events and projects that will take place through the nation’s semiquincentennial from 2026 to 2033.

Georgia approves millions for farmers and timber producers

November 1, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission approved a proposal redirecting $100 million in defeasance proceeds to the Georgia Development Authority to financially support Georgia farmers and timber producers.

American Airlines announces increased flights to Italy

November 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

American Airlines will increase flights to Rome, Naples and Venice starting in May, the airline announced.

Could Georgia continue cutting its income tax rate?

October 31, 2024 Todd DeFeo

While Georgia officials have been keen to lower the state’s income tax rate, they may not be done cutting.

Georgia Supreme Court rules tax levied on adult entertainment establishments is constitutional

October 31, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled that a state tax levied on adult entertainment establishments to help child victims of sexual exploitation is constitutional.

Feds award $12 million to help 14 communities develop solutions to local air service needs

October 31, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The U.S. Department of Transportation will award more than $11.9 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 14 communities in 14 states develop solutions to local air service needs.

Think before placing that sign on the highway right of way

October 31, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Unauthorized signs on the right of way of Georgia roads are unlawful, and Georgia Department of Transportation crews are likely to remove them as part of routine maintenance work.

Listen to podcast with the author of a new Alan Dershowitz bio

October 31, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Love him or hate him, it’s hard to deny Alan Dershowitz’s impact on politics, law and society in general.