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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.

Stoner won’t seek re-election following new legislative maps

January 10, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

State Rep. Doug Stoner, D-Smyrna, will not seek re-election in the new House District 42 in Smyrna.

Georgia’s Kemp announces $9M for housing grants

January 9, 2024 The Center Square

Georgia’s governor has doled out another $9 million in taxpayer money for new housing in four places across the Peach State.

FAA orders temporary grounding of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft

January 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The FAA has ordered the temporary grounding of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by U.S. airlines or in U.S. territory after an incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight.

Certificate of need, school choice among the issues facing Georgia lawmakers

January 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

School choice, a possible Medicaid expansion, certificate of need repeal and tort reform will be among the issues Georgia lawmakers are likely to debate when the General Assembly reconvenes on Monday.

Georgia lawmakers could fully fund the state’s Composite Medical Board

January 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A leading Georgia lawmaker supports a recommendation that state lawmakers “adequately” fund the Georgia Composite Medical Board.