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NFIB praises Georgia’s decision to suspend gas tax

October 3, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s state director of the National Federation of Independent Business praised Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to suspend the state’s gas tax following Hurricane Helene.

Biltmore Estate closed until at least Oct. 15

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Biltmore Estate will be closed until at least Oct. 15 following Hurricane Helene.

State, federal authorities monitor air quality following BioLab fire

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

State and federal authorities continue to monitor air quality levels as weather patterns change throughout metro Atlanta following a fire at a BioLab facility in Conyers.

Friends of Governors Island changing its name to the Governors Island Foundation

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Starting Nov. 1, the Friends of Governors Island will become the Governors Island Foundation.

Study: Craft beer drinkers don’t like large companies acquiring their favorite brands

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Local craft beer consumers don’t like it when larger companies acquire their favorite brands, and they show their displeasure through their spending habits.

Which airport had the most flight cancellations during the last four months of 2024?

October 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

LaGuardia Airport in New York City could have the most flight cancellations during the last four months of 2024, followed by Denver International Airport and Orlando International Airport.

Kemp suspends Georgia’s motor fuel tax

October 1, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended the state’s motor fuel tax in response to Hurricane Helene.

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

New Jersey committee advances road safety measure

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has advanced a bill to require the New Jersey Department of Transportation to put out an annual public awareness program.

GEMA issues local area emergency following a Conyers fire

September 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has issued a local area emergency in metro Atlanta following a Conyers fire.

AccuWeather increases preliminary estimate of total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Helene to between $145 billion to $160 billion

September 30, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

AccuWeather has increased its estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Helene to $145 billion to $160 billion.