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Survey: Two-thirds of Americans fear they won’t complete their bucket lists

September 13, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A new survey reveals that 60% of Americans fear they won’t complete their bucket list before they die.

Probe into Jones’ role in 2020 presidential election in Georgia closed

September 13, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A special prosecutor who looked into Republican Lt. Governor Burt Jones’ involvement in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia said the matter is closed and changes will not be filed.

If Georgia lawmakers tackle gun laws, how might it look?

September 13, 2024 Todd DeFeo

If Georgia lawmakers move to consider gun legislation in the wake of a shooting at Barrow County’s Apalachee High School, unsurprisingly, there is a clear partisan divide on what they might consider.

Georgia sends incorrect tax notices to 6,400 filers

September 13, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials sent incorrect notices to 6,401 tax filers telling them they owned money when they did not, and state officials said they have fixed the problem moving forward.

Rep. Imani Barnes Commends Auditor’s Report Aligning with Safe Teens Act

September 13, 2024 Official News Releases

State Rep. Imani Barnes, D-Tucker, expressed her support for the findings in a recently released report from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, which aligns with the provisions of her proposed legislation, House Bill 914, also known as the Safe Teens Act.

A look at previous Georgia gun legislation

September 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

In the wake of a shooting at Barrow County’s Apalachee High School, Georgia’s gun laws are again in focus, and lawmakers are likely to take some level of action when they return to session in January.

Smyrna firefighters claim victory in second straight Battle of the Badges

September 12, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Fire Department answered the call, claiming victory over the Smyrna Police Department in the Battle of the Badges softball game.

Georgia one of 26 states to see net gain in tax filers

September 11, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia was one of 26 states that experienced a net gain in income tax filers from interstate migration between 2021 and 2022.

Georgia transportation officials award 31 projects in July

September 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 31 projects in July, and a list of projects released by the agency shows the awards total $196.7 million.

Georgia House committee exploring the impact of credit card fees

September 9, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia House study committee is looking into the impact credit card fees have on Georgia merchants and consumers.