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[ July 4, 2026 ] An Independence Day tradition: The Dunwoody 4th of July Parade returns News
[ July 1, 2026 ] Michelin finally shows up in New Zealand, and debut puts Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington on the global food map Food & Drink
[ July 1, 2026 ] Georgia restaurants must now disclose when shrimp is imported Food & Drink
[ June 29, 2026 ] Alligator attacks: What do the numbers show? News
[ June 19, 2026 ] Social Circle, Georgia, says proposed ICE detention facility is off the table News

Trump says Iran’s Khamenei is dead after U.S.-Israeli strikes

February 28, 2026 The Turnaround

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead following U.S.-Israeli strikes, as Iranian state-linked outlets and officials disputed the claim and said Khamenei remained in command.

Cherokee delegation backs Holly Springs charter update as bill passes Georgia General Assembly

February 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Lawmakers from Cherokee County say they’ve finally pushed a long-running local-government cleanup bill across the finish line.

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.

Georgia official who oversees nonprofits cannot weigh in on nonprofit solicitation question

February 6, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The office of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger won’t say whether an elected official may legally use his political office to solicit donations for a nonprofit organization tied to his family, citing the need for a formal review.

Georgia Supreme Court chief justice: Everyone must ‘defend the rule of law’

February 6, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

In his State of the Judiciary, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson said that everyone must help defend the rule of law.

Georgia Democrat wants voters to approve another tax

February 3, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Proving that Democrats never met a tax they didn’t like, Georgia Rep. Eric Bell, D-Jonesboro, who loves to use Nazi-inspired rhetoric to deride happenings he doesn’t like, has introduced a new tax for healthcare.

Smyrna City Council adopts downtown redevelopment plan

February 3, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council has approved the Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Plan, clearing the way for the city to issue a request for qualifications as early as this year.

Winter weather delays candidate qualifying for House Districts 94 and 130 in Georgia

January 24, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a delay in Candidate Qualifying for State House Districts 94 and 130, supporting Governor Kemp’s declaration of a State of Emergency in anticipation of winter weather across Georgia.

Georgia Sen. John Albers: Week one under the Gold Dome

January 16, 2026 John Albers

This week marked the beginning of the 2026 Legislative Session, and we have officially finished five days of legislative business.

Americans for Prosperity targets Ossoff for liberal agenda

November 13, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Americans for Prosperity is launching a seven-figure ad campaign targeting liberal U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff for putting his progressive agenda over Georgia families.