February 2025 - Page 6 of 7 - Sightseers' Delight

Federal grand jury charges three with burglary of NFL player’s home

February 6, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A federal grand jury in Cincinnati has charged defendants believed to be operating as part of a South American Theft Group with transporting stolen goods interstate and falsifying records in a federal investigation.

Georgia bill would bar state from using China-associated AI

February 6, 2025 Community News

A Georgia state senator has introduced legislation to bar the state from using artificial intelligence associated with the People’s Republic of China.

Georgia legislation would crack down on illegal squatting in extended-stay hotels

February 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation to close a loophole in state squatter laws that allow long-term hotel guests to squat in extended-stay hotels illegally.

South Carolina Senate confirms Mullikin as DNR director

February 5, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The South Carolina Senate has confirmed retired Maj. Gen. Thomas S. “Tom” Mullikin as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

State AGs investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci’s COVID-19 response

February 5, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A coalition of state attorneys general is investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response and demanding accountability for what they say is alleged mismanagement, misleading statements and suppression of scientific debate.

Georgia bill would bar school zone speed cameras

February 5, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Proposed legislation in Georgia would bar speed cameras in school zones, overturning a state law allowing cities and counties to use them.

South Carolina AG urges sheriffs to partner with ICE on immigration enforcement

February 4, 2025 Community News

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter today to the state’s 46 sheriffs encouraging them to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to perform some immigration enforcement efforts in their counties.

Waffle House adds 50-cent per egg surcharge

February 4, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Waffle House is adding a 50-cent per egg surcharge amid an avian flu outbreak nationwide that is blamed for rising egg prices.

Georgia Senate to consider ‘simple’ bill to remove sovereign immunity for officials who flout state sanctuary ban

February 4, 2025 Community News

Georgia lawmakers have started considering a measure to increase penalties for Georgia sanctuary cities that flout state and federal laws.

Georgia lawmakers to consider Riley Gaines Act

February 4, 2025 Community News

Georgia leaders are considering a measure that would bar biological males from competing on sports teams designated for girls and women at every level.