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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

Rosy revenues give Kemp cover to suspend Georgia’s gas tax

September 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Channeling his inner Barack Obama, who famously said he had a pen and phone and wasn’t afraid to issue executive orders, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state’s motor fuel tax this week.

Delta Air Lines SkyMiles changes draw ire from influencers and passengers on social media, reveals GlobalData

September 15, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Delta Air Lines Inc has recently introduced substantial revisions to its SkyMiles loyalty program.

Georgia’s infant mortality rate remains among the nation’s worst

September 13, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s infant mortality rate may be improving, but it remains among the worst.

Next steps unclear for Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

September 12, 2023 Todd DeFeo

An Atlanta city council member says she supports a referendum on the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center during this November’s election.

Ohio bill would repeal Ohio’s death penalty

September 12, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

State reps. Jean Schmidt, R-Loveland, and Adam Miller, D-Columbus, have introduced a measure to repeal Ohio’s death penalty.

Kemp declares state of emergency, suspends gas tax

September 12, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency and has suspended the state’s excise tax on motor and locomotive fuel for the next month.

Atlanta approves $21.5M to overhaul busy thoroughfare

September 6, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta City Council approved nearly $21.5 million to overhaul a major thoroughfare on the city’s westside.

Intersection honors late UGA football coach Vince Dooley

August 29, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

State and local officials have dedicated the Vince Dooley Memorial Intersection at the intersection of Broad and Lumpkin streets in downtown Athens.

London tops New York New York as most culturally appealing cities to potential visitors

August 27, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

London has trumped New York, Barcelona and Athens to be named one of the most culturally appealing cities to potential visitors, new research from Censuswide shows.

Georgia jurisdictions looking at special purpose taxes for transportation projects

August 25, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Barrow County leaders and their counterparts in the county’s six cities have agreed to divvy the proceeds of Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax should voters approve it in November.