February 2025 - Page 7 of 8 - Sightseers' Delight

The regulars aren’t here for a beer; they’re here for better government

February 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo

It’s a Thursday evening, and the regulars start filing in through the door. They exchange pleasantries and catch up on what’s new since they last connected.

Rep. Jordan Ridley Introduces Bill to Eliminate Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Requirement for Inherited Vehicles

February 4, 2025 Community News

A Georgia lawmaker has introduced a measure to eliminate the title ad valorem tax fee requirement for some inherited motor vehicles.

Georgia bill would designate collard greens as state’s official greens, ‘potlikka’ as official dipping sauce for official bread

February 4, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia collard greens are a tradition and a hardy, nutritious vegetable that grows easily in our climate and are also known as “True Southern.”

We have a crisis of leadership at far too many levels

February 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo

In the wake of a tragedy, how leaders respond is telling to their ability to lead — or, more precisely, their inability.

Georgia officials announce school safety plan following September school shooting

February 4, 2025 Community News

Georgia officials have unveiled a comprehensive school safety plan that mandates statewide participation in a new student information-sharing and safety database and that penalties those who make terroristic threats.

Atlanta City Council passes measure to establish clear OIG protocols

February 3, 2025 Community News

The Atlanta City Council on Monday unanimously voted to advance legislation that establishes clear protocols for the Office of Inspector General.

Georgia bill would make new fentanyl-specific offenses

February 3, 2025 Community News

Georgia Sen. Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell, is sponsoring legislation that would stiffen criminal penalties for fentanyl offenses.

Georgia Sen. Frank Ginn: Week Three Under the Gold Dome

February 2, 2025 Frank Ginn

The third week of the 2025 Legislative Session has wrapped up, and we’re staying focused on passing common sense legislation that puts Georgia families, businesses and communities first.

Yost raises more than $1 million during second half of 2024 for gubernatorial bid

February 2, 2025 Community News

Ohio Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Dave Yost reported raising more than $1 million in the second half of 2024, outpacing other statewide elected officials and candidates.

Following a tragedy, it’s natural to speculate, but we should seek the truth

February 2, 2025 Todd DeFeo

As always, bad news is good for business. Hence, cable news.