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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

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.

Biden approves major disaster declaration for Georgia

October 1, 2024 Capitol Beat

President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Rockdale County apparently issues new shelter-in-place ask

October 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Rockdale County has issued a new shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County, Atlanta officials said.

Rockdale County lifts shelter-in-place request

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency has lifted the shelter-in-place recommendation and the evacuation zone for Rockdale County followinga fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers.

Judge strikes down Georgia’s abortion ban

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A Fulton County Superior Court judge on Monday ruled struck down Georgia’s six-week abortion ban.