February 2026 – Sightseers' Delight

Trump says Iran’s Khamenei is dead after U.S.-Israeli strikes

February 28, 2026 The Turnaround

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead following U.S.-Israeli strikes, as Iranian state-linked outlets and officials disputed the claim and said Khamenei remained in command.

U.S. issues worldwide security caution, warns of travel disruptions from airspace closures

February 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran, the State Department said U.S. citizens worldwide — especially in the Middle East — should follow the latest security alerts issued by their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Georgia DOT adds $85.7 million in new awards as fiscal 2026 total reaches $1.82 billion

February 28, 2026 The Turnaround

The Georgia Department of Transportation handed out another round of construction contracts — about $85.7 million across 10 projects — at the State Transportation Board’s January meeting, with awards finalized in early February.

Cherokee delegation backs Holly Springs charter update as bill passes Georgia General Assembly

February 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Lawmakers from Cherokee County say they’ve finally pushed a long-running local-government cleanup bill across the finish line.

Necklace swipe goes nowhere: Cops nab woman after alleged $74,500 grab in Auckland

February 27, 2026 The Turnaround

A 26-year-old woman allegedly tried to walk off with a $74,500 necklace in Auckland’s CBD on Wednesday afternoon. She didn’t get far.

Georgia Senate passes bill targeting public safety interference

February 26, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Senate passed a measure banning the manufacturing, sale, distribution, possession, and use of signal jammers, devices that disrupt wireless communication.

Ohio health officials warn of measles exposure at Columbus airport

February 26, 2026 The Turnaround

Ohio health officials are notifying travelers and others that they may have been exposed to measles at John Glenn International Airport on Feb. 18, the Ohio Department of Health said, as the state reports a rise in cases this month in Franklin County.

Month: February 2026

Trump says Iran’s Khamenei is dead after U.S.-Israeli strikes

U.S. issues worldwide security caution, warns of travel disruptions from airspace closures

Georgia DOT adds $85.7 million in new awards as fiscal 2026 total reaches $1.82 billion

Cherokee delegation backs Holly Springs charter update as bill passes Georgia General Assembly

Necklace swipe goes nowhere: Cops nab woman after alleged $74,500 grab in Auckland

Georgia Senate passes bill targeting public safety interference

Ohio health officials warn of measles exposure at Columbus airport

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation to host fifth annual golf tournament April 27

Ginn: Data centers and the rise of AI in Georgia

Cowsert’s Column: Weeks Four and Five Under the Gold Dome