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A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey committee advances bill to allow restaurants to continue outdoor dining

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved a measure to allow restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to continue to operate outdoor service.

Rockdale County continues to reel from chemical fire

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Rockdale County continues to reel after a Sept. 29 chemical fire at BioLab in Conyers.

Georgia gas prices remain below the national average

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Gas prices in Georgia remain below the national average and have dropped further thanks to a suspension of the state’s gas tax.

New Jersey Assembly Republicans: Ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Assembly Republicans want Dr. Kaitlan Baston to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos.

Pinellas storm surge from Milton could ‘nearly double’ the size of Helene’s

October 7, 2024 Florida Phoenix

Officials in Pinellas County said Sunday that the storm surge from what is now Hurricane Milton could be as high as 10 feet, nearly double the amount that residents on the barrier islands contended with from Hurricane Helene just a little over a week ago.

Big Green Egg sets Guinness World Records title for largest serving of chicken wings

October 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Big Green Egg set the Guinness World Records title for the largest serving of chicken wings on Saturday.

Poll: New York’s mayor should take a hike

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

More than two-thirds (69%) of New York City residents say Mayor Eric Adams should resign as mayor.

New Jersey senator introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator has introduced legislation exempting tips from being taxed under New Jersey’s gross income tax.

Opponents call for Cobb County, Georgia, voters to oppose Mobility SPLOST

October 3, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A group of elected officials and community leaders gathered to oppose a proposed Mobility SPLOST Cobb County voters will decide when they head to the polls in November.

Kemp says state’s Helene death toll now 33 as Biden tours storm’s south Georgia devastation

October 3, 2024 Georgia Recorder

The number of confirmed deaths caused by the swath of destruction Hurricane Helene’s storm left in Georgia has risen to 33 people as and preliminary reports are up of $417 million in damages across the state.