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[ June 19, 2026 ] Social Circle, Georgia, says proposed ICE detention facility is off the table News
[ June 19, 2026 ] Ohio bill nixes police escorts for some agricultural vehicle, farm equipment moves News
[ June 19, 2026 ] Columbus Zoo unveils plans Wolfe Aquarium News
[ June 17, 2026 ] Walt Disney World announces new ticket to EPCOT, Animal Kingdom News
[ June 8, 2026 ] Orlando, Cincinnati and Las Vegas top WalletHub’s staycation rankings News

Ohio House passes bill that creates a defense to nuisance claims

June 4, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio House passed a measure to establish a clear legal framework for nuisance claims involving racing facilities and racetracks statewide.

NOAA predicts below-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2026

May 21, 2026 The Turnaround

NOAA forecasters are predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, citing the expected development of El Niño conditions that could suppress storm activity.

Florida Keys sheriff says no changes after Cuba-related rumors spread online

May 20, 2026 The Turnaround

The sheriff of the Florida Keys spent part of Sunday tamping down speculation tied to online reports claiming Cuba may have taken military action involving drones near the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Georgia extends gas tax relief, but policy debate continues

May 15, 2026 The Turnaround

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is extending the state’s motor fuel tax suspension for two more weeks, continuing relief at the pump through June 3 as Memorial Day travel approaches.

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Georgia DNR Launches New Grant Aimed to Protect Historic Battlefield Lands

May 15, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has launched the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program, a state-funded grant initiative dedicated to preserving and permanently protecting Georgia’s historic battlefield lands.

A gas station in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey Republicans pitch gas tax holiday as pump prices climb

May 13, 2026 The Turnaround

Two Monmouth County Republicans want New Jersey to suspend its 49.1 cent gas tax as pump prices hover around $4.52 a gallon, but the proposal would put quick driver relief up against the state’s transportation funding machine.

Atlanta named cheapest major U.S. destination for summer travel

May 12, 2026 The Turnaround

Summer travel is still on Americans’ minds, even if airfare and gas prices are trying to talk them out of it.

New operator tapped for Stone Mountain Park, promises upgrades as it takes over Georgia landmark

May 9, 2026 The Turnaround

Stone Mountain Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aramark Destinations, will take over management of Stone Mountain Park and the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Hotel and Conference Center on June 1.

New Jersey bans reservation scalpers from turning dinner into a shakedown

May 7, 2026 The Turnaround

New Jersey is cracking down on third-party restaurant reservation services that scoop up tables and resell them without permission, because apparently, even dinner needed a black market.

A Frontier Airlines plane lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

After Spirit pulls the plug, American, Frontier, United, Southwest move in

May 2, 2026 The Turnaround

Other airlines moved quickly Saturday after Spirit Airlines said it began an “orderly wind-down” of operations, canceling all flights effective immediately and ending customer service.