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[ August 24, 2026 ] Restoration of Belfast’s Samson and Goliath put focus on city’s industrial past News
[ August 24, 2026 ] Man charged in stabbing death on popular Atlanta Beltline News
[ August 20, 2026 ] Police end interdiction program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport News
[ August 17, 2026 ] Atlanta council approves up to $1.3 billion for airport bond program News
[ August 17, 2026 ] Lanier Islands Resort to host hot air balloon festival in September News

Georgia transportation officials awarded $137M in projects in February

April 11, 2024 The Center Square

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 10 projects in February, down from the 14 projects the agency awarded in January.

New Zealand: Man charged with arson following Helensville fire

April 10, 2024 New Zealand Police

Police have charged a man in relation to a fire in Helensville overnight.

New Zealand Police making enquiries into fire, diversions in place

April 10, 2024 New Zealand Police

Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in Helensville this morning near the Kaipara Coast Highway.

Georgia governor signs Tybee Island nuisance law

April 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a measure granting Tybee Island and other local governments in the state the authority to hold promoters of unpermitted events accountable for resulting costs.

Lawsuit seeks to end smoking on floors of Atlantic City casinos

April 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A Superior Court lawsuit filed in Mercer County, New Jersey, seeks to eliminate a loophole that has allowed smoking to continue on the floors of Atlantic City casinos.

Should Georgia jurisdictions fund and operate museums?

April 8, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Many local jurisdictions operate museums, pulling money from various sources of public funds to operate them, which raises the question of whether it is a core function of local governments.

Mets Hall of Famer Jerry Grote passed away

April 7, 2024 Official News Releases

Mets Hall of Fame catcher Jerry Grote passed away at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute in Austin, TX. He was 81.

Could Georgia’s proposed foreign ownership land ban pass judicial review?

April 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers have passed legislation that ostensibly bans “foreign adversaries” from owning agricultural land or property near a military base or airport, but one expert said it’s not clear the measure can stand up to judicial scrutiny.

DeSantis signs bill that eases acquisition of land for conservation purposes

April 4, 2024 The Center Square

Legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will make it easier for the state to purchase land for conservation purposes.

Georgia lawmakers give final passage to legislation increasing punishments for reckless driving

April 1, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Last week, the Georgia Senate granted final passage to Senate Bill 10, which introduces measures to establish an offense for knowingly attending and facilitating illegal drag races and to heighten penalties for reckless driving.