2026 – Sightseers' Delight

Georgia extends gas tax relief, but policy debate continues

May 15, 2026 The Turnaround

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is extending the state’s motor fuel tax suspension for two more weeks, continuing relief at the pump through June 3 as Memorial Day travel approaches.

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Georgia DNR Launches New Grant Aimed to Protect Historic Battlefield Lands

May 15, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has launched the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program, a state-funded grant initiative dedicated to preserving and permanently protecting Georgia’s historic battlefield lands.

Georgia governor signs measure telling courts not to tip the scales toward state agencies

May 14, 2026 The Turnaround

A Georgia bill backed by Americans for Prosperity would tell courts not to favor state agencies when interpreting laws and regulations — a quiet but potentially meaningful shift in fights over state power.

Smyrna Fire Department to offer free Stop the Bleed training June 26

May 14, 2026 Community News

The Smyrna Fire Department will offer a free Stop the Bleed bleeding-control training course on Friday, June 26, at the Smyrna Community Center.

A gas station in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey Republicans pitch gas tax holiday as pump prices climb

May 13, 2026 The Turnaround

Two Monmouth County Republicans want New Jersey to suspend its 49.1 cent gas tax as pump prices hover around $4.52 a gallon, but the proposal would put quick driver relief up against the state’s transportation funding machine.

Georgia accelerates income tax cuts, expands property tax relief

May 12, 2026 The Turnaround

Georgia will cut its state income tax rate below 5% next year under legislation signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The package also expands property tax relief efforts, school scholarship tax credits and business incentives.

Atlanta named cheapest major U.S. destination for summer travel

May 12, 2026 The Turnaround

Summer travel is still on Americans’ minds, even if airfare and gas prices are trying to talk them out of it.

Don’t skip Akron on your next trip to the ‘Heart of it All’

May 11, 2026 Todd DeFeo

Too often, when deciding where to visit, Ohio is overlooked. It’s a mistake.

Planespotting: Spirit Airlines through the years

May 11, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Now that Spirit Airlines has gone the way of PEOPLExpress, we wanted to take a moment to share some photos of the airline we captured throughout the years.

New operator tapped for Stone Mountain Park, promises upgrades as it takes over Georgia landmark

May 9, 2026 The Turnaround

Stone Mountain Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aramark Destinations, will take over management of Stone Mountain Park and the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Hotel and Conference Center on June 1.