March 2025 - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia Senate approves measure to honor 33 expelled Georgia lawmakers

March 31, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia State Senate unanimously approved a measure to commemorate the lives and contributions of Georgia lawmakers expelled from the statehouse after the Civil War.

Smyrna City Council approves zoning changes, budget amendments at March 17 meeting

March 28, 2025 Sightseers AI

The Smyrna City Council addressed a range of community matters during its March 17 meeting at A. Max Bacon City Hall, including zoning requests, budget amendments and major city projects.

Trump appoints Georgia state senator as treasurer of the United States

March 27, 2025 Community News

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Georgia state Sen. Brandon Beach, R–Alpharetta, as treasurer of the United States.

‘Influencers’ are ruining the travel experience

March 27, 2025 Todd DeFeo

News of an American “influencer” who picked up a baby wombat, separating the animal from its mother, sparked outrage in Australia and topped the news headlines across the ditch in New Zealand.

Ohio lawmakers send anti-DEI measure to governor

March 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Mike DeWine to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at state colleges and universities.

Georgia lawmakers reintroduce bill to establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia’s First National Park & Preserve

March 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A group of federal lawmakers from Georgia have reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to establish the Peach State’s first National Park and Preserve.

WalletHub releases 2025’s Best Frequent Flyer Programs report

March 26, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

With U.S. travel activity continuing to grow but fewer travelers making current plans, airfare savings are set to become increasingly important in the months ahead.

Georgia lawmakers advance bill to promote Savannah’s music scene

March 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia House of Representatives has advanced a measure to establish the Savannah Music Commission to promote Savannah’s music scene and benefit the local entertainment and music industry.

Ohio lawmakers approve $11.5 billion transportation budget

March 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio House of Representatives last week concurred on Senate amendments to Ohio’s transportation budget.

Albers: Week ten under the Gold Dome

March 24, 2025 John Albers

Ten weeks into the 2025 Legislative Session, we reached several major milestones, delivering real results for our farmers, job creators and hardworking Georgians.