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[ January 31, 2026 ] South Carolina House bill seeks to modernize the state’s transportation department News
[ January 28, 2026 ] Georgia bill would make it a felony to use a vehicle to block law enforcement News
[ January 24, 2026 ] Winter storm set to wreak havoc on much of the country News
[ January 24, 2026 ] Dr Pepper Museum reports highest attendance ever in 2025 News
[ January 23, 2026 ] White House cites sharp decline in crime, attributes drop to Trump policies Law & Order

Georgia voters agree to raise tangible personal property tax exemption threshold

November 6, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia voters passed a statewide referendum that raises the tangible personal property tax exemption for small businesses.

McMaster ceremonially signs measure to create South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission Act

October 23, 2024 Community News

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday ceremonially signed S. 621, the South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission Act.

Business group lauds plan to return $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers

October 22, 2024 Community News

A leading Georgia business group has lauded a plan to return $1 billion in “surplus” money to Peach State taxpayers.

Truist Bank pays more than $9 Million to resolve allegations

October 21, 2024 Community News

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Truist Bank has agreed to pay the United States more than $9.1 million to resolve claims under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.

Smithey Ironware expands operations in Charleston County

October 15, 2024 Community News

Smithey Ironware Company has announced an expansion of its operations in Charleston County.

Georgia lawmakers likely to consider litigation reform next year

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia lawmakers will likely address civil litigation when they return to Atlanta in January.

Albers to receive NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award today

October 8, 2024 Official News Releases

The Georgia office of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will present its coveted Guardian of Small Business Award to state Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, today in Roswell. Albers represents the state’s 56th District, which includes parts of Cobb, Cherokee, and Fulton counties.