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Winter storm set to wreak havoc on much of the country

January 24, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

An extremely dangerous and disruptive winter storm is expanding and intensifying in the southern and central U.S. and is forecast to bring freezing rain, severe icing, heavy snow and frigid air to more than 30 states from Texas to New England this weekend.

Winter weather delays candidate qualifying for House Districts 94 and 130 in Georgia

January 24, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a delay in Candidate Qualifying for State House Districts 94 and 130, supporting Governor Kemp’s declaration of a State of Emergency in anticipation of winter weather across Georgia.

Georgia transportation said $120.1 million in projects awarded at December meeting

January 24, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 22 projects valued at roughly $120.1 million at its December State Transportation Board meeting.

Dr Pepper Museum reports highest attendance ever in 2025

January 24, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas, said more than 270,000 visitors from around the world visited it in 2025, marking the most-visited year in the museum’s 35-year history.

Flower power! Smyrna unveils giant yellow daffodil in ‘historic’ downtown

January 24, 2026 Todd DeFeo

Marietta has the big chicken. Smyrna has the big flower.

White House cites sharp decline in crime, attributes drop to Trump policies

January 23, 2026 The Turnaround

President Donald Trump and the White House are trumpeting what they said is new data showing a significant decline in violent crime across major U.S. cities last year, including a sharp reduction in murders.

Georgia governor declares emergency in advance of winter weather

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of Winter Storm Fern’s impact on the state this weekend.

New study: Ohio below national distracted driving average

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A new study found that Ohio drivers are less distracted behind the wheel than the nationwide average.

South Carolina AG announces state’s price gouging law in effect

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm expected to hit South Carolina.

Travel expert offers guidance as major snowstorm threatens U.S. travel

January 22, 2026 The Turnaround

A major snowstorm forecast to impact parts of the United States is expected to disrupt flight schedules, airport operations and travelers’ plans, according to travel technology experts.