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[ May 21, 2026 ] NOAA predicts below-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2026 General
[ May 20, 2026 ] Florida Keys sheriff says no changes after Cuba-related rumors spread online News
[ May 15, 2026 ] Georgia extends gas tax relief, but policy debate continues Georgia
[ May 15, 2026 ] Georgia DNR Launches New Grant Aimed to Protect Historic Battlefield Lands Georgia
[ May 13, 2026 ] New Jersey Republicans pitch gas tax holiday as pump prices climb News

Georgia lawmaker: Conyers BioLab fire ‘poses significant health risks’

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The BioLab fire in Conyers “poses significant health risks due to smoke and chemical fallout, which have affected the well-being of” the Rockdale County and east metro Atlanta areas, a Georgia lawmaker said.

Mayorkas: ‘FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season’

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is apparently out of money.

Feds probing Conyers BioLab fire

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board sent investigators to investigate a Sept. 29 chemical fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia.

Preservationists worried over proposed land exchanges on Cumberland Island

October 4, 2024 Capitol Beat

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing four land exchanges at the Cumberland Island National Seashore the agency says would protect important parcels now privately owned from development.

New hemp restrictions take effect in Georgia

October 3, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Hemp Farming Act, which places public safety restrictions on hemp products manufactured and sold in Georgia, took effect this week.

Biden increases federal cost share for Georgia

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

President Joe Biden has made additional disaster assistance available to Georgia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 24.

Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season opens Oct. 12

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The week-long Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Saturday, Oct. 12.

Biden approves emergency declaration for 11 Georgia counties

October 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for 11 Georgia counties: Appling, Brooks, Coffee, Columbia, Jefferson, Liberty, Lowndes, Pierce, Richmond, Tattnall and Toombs.

Rockdale County again asks residents to shelter if they see, smell plume

October 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Rockdale County officials have urged residents to shelter in place “if the plume or smell of chlorine is over their area until the cloud has passed.”

Atlanta, Atlanta Urban Development Corp. acquire historic Mall West End

October 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta officials on Tuesday announced the acquisition of the iconic Mall West End thanks to a partnership between Atlanta Urban Development and Atlanta Beltline.