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Atlanta officials: Taxpayers won’t pay more for training center

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta officials on Wednesday reaffirmed that city taxpayers will not be responsible for additional costs related to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been the scene of often violent opposition.

City of Savannah to Dedicate Taylor Square

January 17, 2024 Official News Releases

The City of Savannah will dedicate Taylor Square, formally known as Calhoun Square, on February 10, 2024 with day-long event and sign unveiling.

Audit: Georgia should consider statewide council for homelessness

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers should explore establishing a statewide council if they want a more coordinated approach to address homelessness, a new audit found.

Judge blocks JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit

January 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has blocked JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines.

Raffensperger refers 17 cases of suspected double voting to prosecutors

January 16, 2024 Official News Releases

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is referring 17 case files to district attorneys related to individuals suspected of voting twice in the 2022 General Election.

How South Carolina is funding $500M in bridge upgrades

January 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2024-25 executive budget includes $500 million for bridge upgrades, spending the governor says is necessary because of the state’s “booming economy and rapid population growth.”

Kemp proposes $1.5B more for transportation department projects

January 11, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to recommend an additional $1.5 billion in state funds for the Georgia Department of Transportation for projects that “directly help move commuters and freight.”

Saban announces retirement after 17 years as Alabama head coach

January 10, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

University of Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban announced his retirement on Wednesday, sending shock waves through college football.

Georgia’s first sports betting bill of the season moves

January 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities passed a measure to authorize sports betting in the state.

Will the proposed Mulberry incorporation push be the next Buckhead?

January 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Some Georgia Republicans want to create a new city in unincorporated northeastern Gwinnett County, but at least one Democrat says this is tantamount to the next Buckhead cityhood movement.