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Georgia lawmaker unveils updates to Georgia State Capitol Martin Luther King Jr. display

January 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

On Friday, Jan. 17, Georgia Sen. Emanuel Jones, D–Decatur, unveiled updates to the Martin Luther King Jr. display on the fourth floor of the Georgia State Capitol.

Atlanta officials report safe weekend even with college football national championship

January 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta city officials say a successful and safe weekend that included the college football national championship is a testament to their planning and execution.

Trump to FAA: Immediately return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring

January 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

President Donald Trump released a memo stating that the Department of Transportation secretary and the Federal Aviation Administration administrator should immediately return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring.

The Georgia General Assembly devolves into an MMA fight

January 21, 2025 Todd DeFeo

Welcome to the latest installment of the Georgia General Assembly.

What’s the point? Assemblyman blasts NJ governor for late flag decision

January 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued a statement just before 6 p.m. Monday, an hour after sunset, that flags would be raised “for the remainder of Inauguration Day,” Assemblyman Brian Bergen, R-Morris, said the governor shouldn’t have bothered at that point.

Hudson, last surviving member of The Band, dies at 87

January 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of the legendary group The Band, died today. He was 87.

Georgia planning more tax dollars for state’s infrastructure

January 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the state would spend millions of dollars on the state’s infrastructure, following a $1.5 billion spend the state made last year.

Ohio State defeats Notre Dame to win national championship

January 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio State Buckeyes fended off a late run by Notre Dame to win the first-ever expanded playoff national championship.

NJ gov to Trump: Give New York’s congestion pricing scheme a close examination

January 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to newly minted President Donald Trump, urging the new administration to give New York’s congestion pricing scheme a close examination.

Murphy signs order raising flags to full staff for Inauguration Day

January 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 379, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to be raised to full staff for the remainder of the day following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.