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March gala to support Smyrna’s first responders through the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation

February 10, 2026 Community News

Tickets are now on sale for a dinner fundraiser benefiting Smyrna first responders through the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation.

Federal legislation would force ‘sanctuary’ cities to comply with ICE

February 9, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Republican U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter of Georgia today introduced the No Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill ensuring dangerous criminal illegal immigrants are not safeguarded by “sanctuary” city or state policies.

Georgia official who oversees nonprofits cannot weigh in on nonprofit solicitation question

February 6, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The office of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger won’t say whether an elected official may legally use his political office to solicit donations for a nonprofit organization tied to his family, citing the need for a formal review.

Georgia Supreme Court chief justice: Everyone must ‘defend the rule of law’

February 6, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

In his State of the Judiciary, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson said that everyone must help defend the rule of law.

Georgia Democrat wants voters to approve another tax

February 3, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Proving that Democrats never met a tax they didn’t like, Georgia Rep. Eric Bell, D-Jonesboro, who loves to use Nazi-inspired rhetoric to deride happenings he doesn’t like, has introduced a new tax for healthcare.

Smyrna City Council adopts downtown redevelopment plan

February 3, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council has approved the Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Plan, clearing the way for the city to issue a request for qualifications as early as this year.

South Carolina House bill seeks to modernize the state’s transportation department

January 31, 2026 The Turnaround

Proposed legislation filed in the South Carolina House of Representatives would overhaul the South Carolina Department of Transportation to better address population growth and modern transportation infrastructure demands.

Smyrna Optimist Club donates $2,500 for Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Shop With a Hero

January 30, 2026 Community News

The Smyrna Optimist Club raised $2,500 at its Santa House and donated the proceeds to the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation for the annual Shop With a Hero.

Georgia bill would make it a felony to use a vehicle to block law enforcement

January 28, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make it a felony to use a motor vehicle to obstruct, hinder, block, or otherwise interfere with any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer in the discharge of their official duties.

Powers: How a backup residential power generator can help mitigate today’s grid concerns

January 27, 2026 Community News

The power grid wasn’t built for today’s demands, and the rise of artificial intelligence, data centers, and an ever-growing demand for electricity is straining the aging grid.