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[ July 28, 2026 ] Report: Waymo’s driverless vehicles were involved in 68% fewer police reportable crashes than human drivers News
[ July 28, 2026 ] Charleston turns to residents for feedback on tourism’s future News
[ July 26, 2026 ] Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge designated as Georgia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site News
[ July 24, 2026 ] Ohio AG opinion affirms township authority over lodging taxes News
[ July 22, 2026 ] New Jersey bill cracks down on unlicensed limo operators News

Georgia panel raises state park fees with additional price hikes in the works

October 29, 2025 Georgia Recorder

The Georgia Board of Natural Resources has voted in favor of a plan to increase parking pass rates at state parks, and the Department of Natural Resources could be considering further cost hikes.

Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

October 29, 2025 The Turnaround

Today’s travel headlines span government funding disruptions, a major Caribbean storm, rising tourism in niche destinations, and noteworthy shifts in the airline and hotel industries.

Dan Patrick calls for resignation of Alamo Trust president over views on how the Alamo’s history should be told

October 23, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Thursday called for the president of the Alamo Trust, which manages the historic site, to resign over views she expressed in a doctoral dissertation in 2023, suggesting she disagrees with Republican leaders.

Heathrow third runway review launches, setting path to decision by end of Parliament

October 22, 2025 The Turnaround

The U.K. government has opened a review of the Airports National Policy Statement, a key step toward a final decision on a third runway at Heathrow.

Audit: Georgia has opportunities to generate more revenue for state parks

October 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites Division already generates significant revenue to help fund its operations and capital costs, a state audit identified more opportunities to generate revenue.

Georgia man charged federally after allegedly threatening to ‘shoot up the airport’

October 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Federal authorities have charged a convicted felon via criminal complaint with attempted violence at an international airport, interstate communications containing threats to injure the person of another, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

New Jersey declares state of emergency ahead of nor’easter

October 10, 2025 The Turnaround

New Jersey will enter a statewide state of emergency at 10 p.m. Saturday as a nor’easter is forecast to hit Sunday into Monday, Acting Gov. Tahesha Way announced.

DeWine declares consumer product emergency for intoxicating hemp

October 8, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine today signed an executive order declaring an Adulterated Consumer Product Emergency for consumable items containing intoxicating hemp.

Ohio bill would designate Feb. 20 as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day

October 4, 2025 The Turnaround

Bipartisan legislation in Ohio would designate Feb. 20 as “Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day” to honor Black soldiers from Ohio who earned the nation’s highest military decoration.

Big Green Egg’s EGGtoberfest set for Oct. 4 in Lawrenceville

October 2, 2025 The Turnaround

Big Green Egg will hold its annual EGGtoberfest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.