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Georgia lawmakers reintroduce bill to establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia’s First National Park & Preserve

March 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A group of federal lawmakers from Georgia have reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to establish the Peach State’s first National Park and Preserve.

WalletHub releases 2025’s Best Frequent Flyer Programs report

March 26, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

With U.S. travel activity continuing to grow but fewer travelers making current plans, airfare savings are set to become increasingly important in the months ahead.

Georgia lawmakers advance bill to promote Savannah’s music scene

March 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia House of Representatives has advanced a measure to establish the Savannah Music Commission to promote Savannah’s music scene and benefit the local entertainment and music industry.

Judge appoints Ohio pension funds as co-lead plaintiffs in Boeing class-action lawsuit

March 24, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A Delaware judge has appointed two Ohio pension funds as co-lead plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Boeing’s board of directors for a purported pattern of safety and compliance failures.

FEMA approves South Carolina’s request for fire grant

March 24, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved South Carolina’s request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support efforts to contain the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County and the Persimmon Ridge Fire in Greenville County, Gov. Henry McMaster said.

South Carolina governor declares state of emergency for Table Rock Fire

March 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov Henry McMaster has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County.

UK officials to probe Heathrow power outage

March 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The United Kingdom’s Energy Secretary has commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator to urgently investigate the power outage that affected Heathrow Airport and the surrounding area. Working with Ofgem, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is using Energy Act powers to launch the investigation. The move follows yesterday’s action to restore power to all affected customers. NESO’s investigation will support efforts to build a clear picture of the circumstances surrounding this incident and the UK’s energy resilience

New Zealand wine grows for 16th consecutive year in the United States, defying market trends

March 20, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand wines once again recorded growth in 2024, marking their 16th consecutive year of expansion, according to a recent report by Impact Databank.

Bill would designate ‘Rutherford B. Hayes Day’ in Ohio

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio Senate recently passed a bill to designate the fourth day of October as “Rutherford B. Hayes Day.”

Congressman pens letter defending Georgia’s recreational fishing industry against burdensome rule

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, R-Georgia, penned a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick voicing concern that a Biden-era proposed rule from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration limiting recreational fishing for several species, including red snapper, will have devastating effects on coastal Georgia’s economy.