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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.

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.”