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Speaker Jon Burns Joins Speakers of States Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Requesting Federal Aid

October 21, 2024 Official News Releases

On Monday, October 21, 2024, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) sent a letter to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation, to request that emergency relief funds be provided to the southeastern states impacted by recent severe weather events as a series of block grants.

Truist Bank pays more than $9 Million to resolve allegations

October 21, 2024 Community News

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Truist Bank has agreed to pay the United States more than $9.1 million to resolve claims under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.

Sen. Mike Hodges Statement on Sapelo Island Incident

October 21, 2024 Official News Releases

Today, Sen. Mike Hodges (R–Brunswick) released the following statement regarding the dock incident that took place on Sapelo Island on Saturday.

DOT: 2 percent of August flights were canceled

October 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation reported that 2% of flights were canceled in August, higher than the year-to-date cancellation rate of 1.7% in 2024.

Georgia Small Businesses Endorse Brian Jack for Election to Congress

October 21, 2024 Official News Releases

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Brian Jack for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District.

Feds award South Carolina $195 million for Long Point Road Interchange Project

October 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the South Carolina Department of Transportation $195 million in federal grant money to fund the Long Point Road Interchange Project.

Georgia gas prices rise with reinstatement of motor fuel tax

October 21, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago, mainly due to the state’s reinstatement of the gas tax.

Norse Atlantic Airways launching Los Angeles-to-Rome flight in summer 2025

October 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Norse Atlantic Airways is launching a new transatlantic route, offering direct flights between Los Angeles and Rome starting in the summer of 2025.

Georgia DNR: Gangway last inspected less than a year ago

October 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said it last inspected the gangway that collapsed at Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island less than a year ago.

Seven killed in gangway collapse on Sapelo Island

October 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

At least seven people were killed Saturday when a gangway collapsed at the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island, authorities said.