February 2025 - Page 2 of 8 - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia legislation would allow private solar energy investment

February 25, 2025 Community News

Proposed Georgia legislation would allow third-party community solar energy production, helping the state meet its growing energy needs.

Report: Atlanta E-bike rebate recipients riding more, driving less

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A report from the Atlanta Regional Commission showed that 579 residents redeemed rebates through the city of Atlanta’s E-bike Rebate Program, and most recipients are riding often and driving less.

NJ Senate passes bill to require certified fire escape inspections

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate advanced legislation requiring a structural engineer, architect or employee of a certified fire escape inspection company to inspect fire escapes or exterior stairways.

Georgia bill would allow people to place themselves on gun restriction list

February 25, 2025 Community News

Democratic lawmakers in Georgia filed legislation to allow residents to place themselves on the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System Firearms Checks List to protect themselves.

New Jersey bill would create regulatory framework for travel insurance

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate passed legislation that would create a comprehensive regulatory framework for travel insurance in the Garden State.

AGs want Congress to act on organized retail crime

February 25, 2025 Community News

A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 38 states and territories wants Congress to address the rise in organized retail crime nationwide.

Georgia bill would allow for memorial to Black lawmakers expelled after Civil War

February 25, 2025 Community News

The House State Properties Committee unanimously passed a measure to build a monument to Georgia lawmakers expelled from the statehouse after the Civil War.

Atlanta mayor names new Hartsfield-Jackson general manager

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced that Ricky Smith will be the new general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, effective April 2.

New Jersey committee advances bills to curb underage gambling

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee advanced two pieces of legislation that aim to make teenagers and young adults aware of the risks associated with underage gambling.

Trump grants major disaster declaration for Kentucky

February 25, 2025 Community News

President Donald Trump granted a major disaster declaration for Kentucky following severe storms and flooding.