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Audit: Georgia has opportunities to generate more revenue for state parks

October 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites Division already generates significant revenue to help fund its operations and capital costs, a state audit identified more opportunities to generate revenue.

Big Green Egg’s EGGtoberfest set for Oct. 4 in Lawrenceville

October 2, 2025 Sightseers AI

Big Green Egg will hold its annual EGGtoberfest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

Georgia drew 174 million visitors in 2024, breaking tourism records again

September 26, 2025 Sightseers AI

Georgia set tourism records for a third straight year and ranked No. 5 nationwide for overnight visitation for the fifth year in a row, state officials announced at the Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference.

Georgia earns ‘B’ for finances, posts $4,000 taxpayer surplus amid waning federal aid

September 26, 2025 Sightseers AI

Georgia improved its financial condition in 2024, finishing the year with $13.6 billion more than needed to pay its bills, according to Truth in Accounting.

Nov. 18 special election set vacant Georgia Senate District 35 seat

September 24, 2025 Sightseers AI

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called a special election for Nov. 18, 2025, to fill the state Senate District 35 seat vacated by Sen. Jason F. Esteves’ resignation.

Georgia: Hurricane Helene price gougers punished in Augusta and Vidalia

September 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia has reached settlements with Augusta-based Smile Grocery, formerly known as Pope’s Grocery, and Vidalia-based Dhruv 1995 LLC d/b/a Fast Break II over allegations that the companies engaged in price gouging during the declared state of emergency related to Hurricane Helene.