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Georgia drew 174 million visitors in 2024, breaking tourism records again

September 26, 2025 Sightseers AI

Georgia set tourism records for a third straight year and ranked No. 5 nationwide for overnight visitation for the fifth year in a row, state officials announced at the Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference.

Georgia earns ‘B’ for finances, posts $4,000 taxpayer surplus amid waning federal aid

September 26, 2025 Sightseers AI

Georgia improved its financial condition in 2024, finishing the year with $13.6 billion more than needed to pay its bills, according to Truth in Accounting.

Originair to launch twice-daily Blenheim–Christchurch flights Oct. 19

September 26, 2025 Sightseers AI

Christchurch Airport says regional carrier Originair will start twice-daily services between Blenheim and Christchurch on Oct. 19, which officials said will preserve a key South Island connection.

Former FBI director James Comey indicted on false statement, obstruction charges in Virginia

September 25, 2025 Sightseers AI

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges of making a false statement and obstruction tied to his 2020 Senate testimony, according to federal prosecutors.

Christchurch Airport goes ticketless across all car parks

September 25, 2025 Sightseers AI

Christchurch Airport has introduced ticketless parking across its five car parks, using licence plate recognition to automate entry and exit.

Police seize $58 million, destroy 10 tonnes of cannabis in Auckland raids

September 24, 2025 Sightseers AI

Police in Auckland, New Zealand, say they have seized more than $58 million in criminal assets and destroyed more than 10 tonnes of cannabis during a month-long crackdown on organized crime.

One person seriously injured in crash on Auckland’s Victoria Street

September 24, 2025 Sightseers AI

One person is in serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Victoria Street in central Auckland.

Nov. 18 special election set vacant Georgia Senate District 35 seat

September 24, 2025 Sightseers AI

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called a special election for Nov. 18, 2025, to fill the state Senate District 35 seat vacated by Sen. Jason F. Esteves’ resignation.

AAA study finds nearly all drivers admit to aggressive driving

September 23, 2025 Sightseers AI

Nearly every driver has engaged in aggressive behavior behind the wheel in the past year, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Georgia: Hurricane Helene price gougers punished in Augusta and Vidalia

September 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia has reached settlements with Augusta-based Smile Grocery, formerly known as Pope’s Grocery, and Vidalia-based Dhruv 1995 LLC d/b/a Fast Break II over allegations that the companies engaged in price gouging during the declared state of emergency related to Hurricane Helene.