Politics Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia lawmaker passes on the opportunity to defend comparing ICE agents to ‘pre–Nazi Germany’

June 12, 2025 Community News

A Georgia state lawmaker derided U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Riverdale “the same chilling tactics used in pre–Nazi Germany” but has declined to clarify or defend his assertion.

Kemp rules out 2026 U.S. Senate run

May 7, 2025 The Center Square

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a social media post Monday he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.

Trump appoints Georgia state senator as treasurer of the United States

March 27, 2025 Community News

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Georgia state Sen. Brandon Beach, R–Alpharetta, as treasurer of the United States.

Georgia bill would allow independent retirement savings

February 26, 2025 Community News

Proposed legislation in Georgia would allow Georgians in jobs without retirement plans to build their retirement savings independently through payroll deductions.

Georgia Senate advances measure to enhance penalties for fentanyl offenses

February 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Senate Bill 79, the Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act, creates a separate schedule of offenses specific to fentanyl and its related substances.

Georgia Senate committee passes bill to force data centers to pay more for power

February 26, 2025 Community News

The Senate Regulated Industries Committee has advanced a measure requiring data centers to pay for the massive amounts of electricity they use.

Georgia Senate committee advances bill to help inmates find post-conviction employment

February 25, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate Public Safety Committee advanced a measure to provide inmates who have completed their prison sentence the documents needed for employment.

Georgia Supreme Court chief justice stepping down at the end of March

February 25, 2025 Community News

Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, the last day of the Court’s current term.

Georgia legislation would incentivize ‘living wage’ jobs

February 25, 2025 Community News

Proposed legislation in Georgia would incentivize employers to create “living wage” jobs.

Georgia legislation would allow private solar energy investment

February 25, 2025 Community News

Proposed Georgia legislation would allow third-party community solar energy production, helping the state meet its growing energy needs.