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Home-based Smyrna business challenges city license, disclosure requirements

June 23, 2026 Community News

A Smyrna business is asking the city to reconsider its regulations on home-based, single-member LLCs, arguing that current rules do not reflect the low-impact professionals.

Social Circle, Georgia, says proposed ICE detention facility is off the table

June 19, 2026 The Turnaround

The Department of Homeland Security is no longer pursuing an ICE detention facility in Social Circle, city officials said.

Ohio bill nixes police escorts for some agricultural vehicle, farm equipment moves

June 19, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 630, legislation to update requirements regarding police escorts for agricultural vehicles.

Columbus Zoo unveils plans Wolfe Aquarium

June 19, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Columbus Zoo today unveiled plans for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, which will mark the most ambitious project in the organization’s history.

Lockheed Martin’s legacy: How Marietta became America’s hub for military aviation

June 18, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The presence of a major industry doesn’t just change a city’s skyline; it transforms the lives and identity of its community.

Walt Disney World announces new ticket to EPCOT, Animal Kingdom

June 17, 2026 West Center Street

Walt Disney World said it is introducing a new two-day, two-park ticket to select parks for summer and fall travel.

Georgia’s November choice: A healthcare executive vs. the mayor who let Atlanta burn a second time

June 17, 2026 Community News

It’s official. Georgia voters will have a choice between a billionaire and a former Atlanta mayor who might make Union Gen. William T. Sherman blush and who couldn’t stick around for a second term to serve as the state’s next governor.

Orlando, Cincinnati and Las Vegas top WalletHub’s staycation rankings

June 8, 2026 The Turnaround

WalletHub released its 2026 ranking of the best and worst U.S. cities for staycations, evaluating more than 180 cities across 41 measures tied to affordability and entertainment value.

Sightseers’ Delight sharpens its focus on the story of place

June 7, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight is refining its editorial approach, doubling down on a point that has been implicit since its launch: understanding place means looking beyond surface-level coverage.

Georgia Democrats criticize, but won’t answer gas tax questions

June 6, 2026 The Turnaround

Georgia Democrats criticized Republican gubernatorial candidates Burt Jones and Rick Jackson after the state’s temporary suspension of motor fuel tax collections ended, arguing the GOP contenders have failed to offer a clear plan for addressing gas prices.