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[ April 30, 2026 ] Atlanta seeks tougher penalties for vacant blighted lots News
[ April 25, 2026 ] Mary Todd Lincoln House adds Todd family heirlooms to collection News
[ April 23, 2026 ] New agreement clears way for giant pandas to return to Zoo Atlanta News
[ April 23, 2026 ] Georgia officials begin another highway project, this time on State Route 400 News
[ April 22, 2026 ] Kemp declares emergency for 91 counties as south Georgia wildfires grow News

Georgia DOT adds $85.7 million in new awards as fiscal 2026 total reaches $1.82 billion

February 28, 2026 The Turnaround

The Georgia Department of Transportation handed out another round of construction contracts — about $85.7 million across 10 projects — at the State Transportation Board’s January meeting, with awards finalized in early February.

Necklace swipe goes nowhere: Cops nab woman after alleged $74,500 grab in Auckland

February 27, 2026 The Turnaround

A 26-year-old woman allegedly tried to walk off with a $74,500 necklace in Auckland’s CBD on Wednesday afternoon. She didn’t get far.

Ohio health officials warn of measles exposure at Columbus airport

February 26, 2026 The Turnaround

Ohio health officials are notifying travelers and others that they may have been exposed to measles at John Glenn International Airport on Feb. 18, the Ohio Department of Health said, as the state reports a rise in cases this month in Franklin County.

Capitol Police arrest Georgia man running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun

February 18, 2026 The Turnaround

United States Capitol Police officers arrested a Smyrna, Georgia, man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun, authorities said.

Curaçao reports January stayover arrivals up 8%

February 16, 2026 The Turnaround

Curaçao welcomed 79,387 stayover visitors in January 2026, an 8% increase from January 2025 that brought an additional 6,098 arrivals, the Curaçao Tourist Board said.

Metro Atlanta county reports problem with caseload following Georgia school bus law

February 15, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A law that took effect in 2024 and stiffens penalties for motorists who pass a stopped school bus while children are loading or unloading is causing problems in one metro Atlanta county.

New Jersey Senate committee passes measure to encourage state craft alcoholic beverage industry

February 14, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Senate Economic Growth Committee passed a measure to encourage, advertise, and promote craft alcoholic beverages manufactured in New Jersey and the retailers that promote and sell them.

Federal legislation would force ‘sanctuary’ cities to comply with ICE

February 9, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Republican U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter of Georgia today introduced the No Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill ensuring dangerous criminal illegal immigrants are not safeguarded by “sanctuary” city or state policies.

South Carolina House bill seeks to modernize the state’s transportation department

January 31, 2026 The Turnaround

Proposed legislation filed in the South Carolina House of Representatives would overhaul the South Carolina Department of Transportation to better address population growth and modern transportation infrastructure demands.

Georgia bill would make it a felony to use a vehicle to block law enforcement

January 28, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make it a felony to use a motor vehicle to obstruct, hinder, block, or otherwise interfere with any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer in the discharge of their official duties.

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