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Anavitarte: Week One Under the Gold Dome

January 16, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The first week of the 2025 Legislative Session has officially come to a close. It is a privilege to return to work under the Gold Dome, where I remain steadfast in my commitment to addressing the issues that matter most to Georgians across our great state.

DeWine orders Oho flags to be raised on Inauguration Day

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio be raised to full staff on Monday, Jan. 20, at all public buildings and grounds throughout the state.

Bill would mandate panic alarms in Georgia’s public schools

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Sen. Jason Anavitarte, R–Dallas, introduced a measure requiring panic alarms in Georgia’s public schools.

BREAKING: Smyrna, Georgia, police involved in shooting, suspect at large

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Police Department is actively searching for a suspect following an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning near Spring Road.

Bob Uecker, the venerable Milwaukee Brewers announcer and star of Major League, dies at 90

January 16, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

“Mr. Baseball,” Bob Uecker, the longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer arguably best known for his role in 1989’s Major League, died this morning at his home. He was 90.

Review: There is no missing $1.8 billion in South Carolina

January 16, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

An independent State Treasury Forensic Accounting Review found there is not more than $1.8 billion sitting in a state account.

Consider visiting Grapevine on the next trip to Dallas-Fort Worth

January 15, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is chock full of attractions. However, one community that many visitors might overlook is the historic community of Grapevine, with a main street that may be among the metroplex’s most charming.

Athens leisure services director retires after seven years at the helm

January 15, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Leisure Services Director Kent Kilpatrick is retiring on April 1, 2025, after 37 years with the department and seven as director.

Burns re-elected as Georgia’s House speaker

January 14, 2025 Official News Releases

The state House re-elected state Rep. Jon Burns, R-Newington, as speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 2025-26 legislative session.

Sometimes, you have that sinking feeling

January 14, 2025 Todd DeFeo

A boat excursion in the Florida Keys can yield some interesting sights.