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Kennesaw, Georgia, requires heads of households to own a gun

January 13, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia city’s law requiring the heads of households to own a firearm is back in the news.

Atlanta Regional Commission swears in two board members

January 13, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Atlanta Regional Commission swore in two new board members and plans to swear in a third.

Motor fuel tax collections prop up Georgia’s net tax collections in December

January 10, 2025 Community News

Georgia’s net tax collections in December totaled almost $3.34 billion, an increase of 9.6%, or $291.4 million, compared to a year ago when net tax collections approached $3.05 billion for the month.

Georgia Rep. Rob Leverett proposes legislation to reform Georgia’s judicial pay structure

January 10, 2025 Community News

State Rep. Rob Leverett, R-Elberton, chairman of the House Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, announced two proposed bills he intends to file during the upcoming 2025 legislative session.

Georgia crews move from pre-treatment operations to active snowplow and removal

January 10, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Department of Transportation officials said the agency has transitioned from brine pre-treatment operations to active snowplow and removal in much of the state.

Smyrna, Georgia, approves South Cobb Drive project engineering agreement

January 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna city officials signed off on a nearly $2.6 million agreement with Marietta-based Croy Engineering for professional services to complete the project engineering phase of a project to improve South Cobb Drive.

Smyrna approves request to allow Reformation Brewery to sell wine

January 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna council members approved a license for Reformation Brewery to sell wine.

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns holds pre-session press conference to outline 2025 session agenda

January 9, 2025 Official News Releases

Yesterday, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) held a pre-session press conference at the Georgia State Capitol to outline his priorities and agenda for the 2025 legislative session.

Group celebrates ‘Food Truck Freedom’ in Georgia

January 9, 2025 Community News

Americans for Prosperity-Georgia is taking a victory lap after its efforts to help Georgia food truck owners cut down overbearing rules and regulations.

Kemp declares state of emergency for Georgia

January 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency, effective immediately and running through Tuesday, Jan. 14, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact the state starting Friday.