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[ August 13, 2025 ] Atlanta region adds 64,400 residents in past year, ARC population estimates show News
[ August 13, 2025 ] Atlanta starts design phase of the Memorial Drive Greenway News
[ August 13, 2025 ] Which European countries hate American tourists the most? News
[ August 2, 2025 ] Iconic Savannah restaurants The Lady & Sons and The Chicken Box close after 36 years News
[ July 31, 2025 ] South Carolina governor signs new hands-free law News

Gov. Henry McMaster makes two disaster declaration requests following Tropical Storm Debby

September 16, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Gov Henry McMaster requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for eligible counties due to Tropical Storm Debby, which landed in South Carolina on Aug. 8.

If Georgia lawmakers tackle gun laws, how might it look?

September 13, 2024 Todd DeFeo

If Georgia lawmakers move to consider gun legislation in the wake of a shooting at Barrow County’s Apalachee High School, unsurprisingly, there is a clear partisan divide on what they might consider.

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 Todd DeFeo

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.