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Seven killed in gangway collapse on Sapelo Island

October 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

At least seven people were killed Saturday when a gangway collapsed at the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island, authorities said.

New Jersey advance bill establishing permanent outdoor dining and alcohol sales

October 17, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee has advanced a measure that would permanently allow restaurants and some alcoholic beverage retailers to conduct business within designated outdoor spaces as an extension of their businesses.

Feds give American Airlines tentative approval for San Antonio-Washington Reagan flight

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively approved American Airlines to start a round-trip daily flight between San Antonio International Airport and Washington Reagan National Airport.

Deer hunting firearms season in Georgia opens Saturday

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia’s deer hunting firearms season opens Saturday, Oct. 19, and runs into January 2025, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division said.

Survey: Nearly three-quarters say inflation will affect their winter travel plans this year

October 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of people say inflation will affect their winter travel plans this year.

Georgia lawmaker: ‘It will be years, if not decades, before we regain some form of normalcy’ following BioLab fire

October 15, 2024 Community News

A state lawmaker says it could take the Conyers and Rockdale County communities years to recover from the recent chemical fire at BioLab.

Was Christopher Columbus Spanish and Jewish?

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Columbus has long thought a native of Genoa, Italy, born in 1451 to a family of wool weavers. However, a new theory based on DNA evidence suggests he was likely born in Valencia, Spain.

Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago

October 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.

Customs House Museum honored at 2024 Southeastern Museum Conference

October 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center received gold, silver and bronze awards at the 2024 Southeastern Museum Conference.

New Jersey bill would largely ban single-use utensils, condiments

October 11, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation prohibiting food service businesses from providing single-use utensils and condiments except at the customer’s request.