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[ July 4, 2025 ] Clarksville breaks ground on Red River Pedestrian Bridge project News
[ July 3, 2025 ] Trump issues order to enhance national parks News
[ July 2, 2025 ] Legislation would mandate airlines compensate delayed passengers flights one hour sooner News
[ July 2, 2025 ] Mob museum wants public to donate artifacts capturing city’s Mob-era legacy News
[ July 1, 2025 ] New Jersey Senate passes Singer bill to protect minor league baseball News

Georgia sends incorrect tax notices to 6,400 filers

September 13, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials sent incorrect notices to 6,401 tax filers telling them they owned money when they did not, and state officials said they have fixed the problem moving forward.

Smyrna firefighters claim victory in second straight Battle of the Badges

September 12, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Fire Department answered the call, claiming victory over the Smyrna Police Department in the Battle of the Badges softball game.

Georgia transportation officials award 31 projects in July

September 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 31 projects in July, and a list of projects released by the agency shows the awards total $196.7 million.

Georgia House committee exploring the impact of credit card fees

September 9, 2024 The Center Square

A Georgia House study committee is looking into the impact credit card fees have on Georgia merchants and consumers.

Fulton Sheriff’s Office, county spar over jail funding

August 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

While the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has sounded the alarm that it faces a “significant budget crisis,” county officials pushed back on the assertion, saying they have increased the department’s funding.

How inflation hurts even at the municipal level

August 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Inflation and higher construction costs are affecting municipal projects statewide.

McMaster signs measure for monument that won’t cost taxpayers

August 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina plans to install a Robert Smalls monument on the statehouse’s grounds in Columbia, but the project shouldn’t cost taxpayers additional money.

Police uncover cache of firearms in Warkworth

August 26, 2024 New Zealand Police

A man is facing numerous firearms charges after seven firearms were discovered at a property in Warkworth.

Fulton County jail subcommittee issues 17 recommendations

August 23, 2024 The Center Square

A Georgia Senate subcommittee looking into the Fulton County Jail has issued a report with 17 recommendations for improving the facility’s conditions, including a suggestion that Fulton County Superior Court judges should carry full dockets.

McMaster signs tax credits for South Carolina railroads, abandoned buildings

August 21, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a measure to extend tax credits for revitalizing abandoned buildings and South Carolina short-line railroads.