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Former customs officer convicted of smuggling cocaine from U.S. Virgin Islands to Atlanta

February 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A 45-year-old former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has been convicted of importing and possessing with intent to distribute more than 16 kilograms of cocaine.

Georgia Senate advances measure to enhance penalties for fentanyl offenses

February 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Senate Bill 79, the Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act, creates a separate schedule of offenses specific to fentanyl and its related substances.

Georgia Senate committee passes bill to force data centers to pay more for power

February 26, 2025 Community News

The Senate Regulated Industries Committee has advanced a measure requiring data centers to pay for the massive amounts of electricity they use.

Georgia Senate committee advances bill to help inmates find post-conviction employment

February 25, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate Public Safety Committee advanced a measure to provide inmates who have completed their prison sentence the documents needed for employment.

Georgia Supreme Court chief justice stepping down at the end of March

February 25, 2025 Community News

Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, the last day of the Court’s current term.

Georgia legislation would incentivize ‘living wage’ jobs

February 25, 2025 Community News

Proposed legislation in Georgia would incentivize employers to create “living wage” jobs.

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.