March 2026 – Sightseers' Delight

New Zealand Police: No clear uptick in fuel theft yet as prices jitter

March 30, 2026 The Turnaround

New Zealand Police say there has been no discernible change in reports of fuel theft so far, but they are watching closely for any rise in offending as global fuel pressures leave some people worried about crime.

Trump moves to pay TSA workers as shutdown chaos chokes airports

March 28, 2026 The Turnaround

President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security and the White House budget office to find a way to pay tens of thousands of unpaid TSA workers during the ongoing DHS shutdown, warning that airport security lines and staffing losses have pushed the system into what he called a national security “emergency.”

Study suggests travel may boost health and productivity

March 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Travel may do more than provide a break from work and routine. Research led by a Texas A&M University professor suggests vacations can reduce stress, boost productivity and strengthen relationships, with potential benefits for heart health.

Georgia push would bar utility shutoffs for TSA workers

March 28, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Public Service Commission Commissioner Tricia Pridemore said she plans to prevent Georgia utilities from cutting off the service of Transportation Security Administration agents for nonpayment.

Georgia legislature passes bill to help people identify and claim money owed to them

March 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Legislation aimed at helping Georgians recover an estimated $3 billion in unclaimed property held by the state has cleared both chambers of the General Assembly unanimously, sponsors said.

Carr: Failure to pass on gas tax suspension will be investigated

March 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr warned gas retailers Saturday that his office will investigate and could prosecute businesses that do not pass along savings from the state’s newly suspended gas tax.

Friends of Smyrna Library Pop Up Sale Continues Until March 31, 2026

March 28, 2026 Community News

A pop-up book sale continues in the Smyrna Public Library atrium through Tuesday, March 31.

Acting TSA head: Budget instability is undermining transportation security

March 26, 2026 The Turnaround

The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration warned lawmakers Wednesday that the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding lapse is straining the TSA workforce, driving up absenteeism and attrition, and contributing to long airport security lines during the spring travel surge.

Clarksville, Tennessee, again recognized as a Tree City USA

March 24, 2026 The Turnaround

The city of Clarksville has again been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, earning the designation for the 37th consecutive year for its urban forestry work.

New Jersey Assembly approves bills to market historic sites and raise funds with commemorative plates

March 23, 2026 The Turnaround

The New Jersey General Assembly approved legislation that would expand the state’s tourism promotion of historic sites, including through a new interactive website and a commemorative Revolutionary War license plate program tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.