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Fulton County Sheriff’s Office conducts proactive New Year’s Day traffic enforcement

January 2, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Support Team conducted a proactive traffic enforcement detail along Georgia Highway 400 from New Year’s Eve night into the early morning hours of New Year’s Day.

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100: reports

December 29, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, the nation’s 39th president, elected to one term in the wake of the Watergate scandal, died on Sunday. He was 100.

Georgia legislative committee: Men cannot compete in sports designated for women

December 24, 2024 Community News

The Georgia Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports has adopted a recommendation that based on an athlete’s biological sex at birth, men cannot compete in sports designated for women.

AAA: Georgia gas price remains unchanged

December 23, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago.

Smyrna closes on deal to buy downtown church

December 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The city of Smyrna has closed on its $15.8 million deal to buy the nine-acre Smyrna First Baptist Church property in the heart of the city.

Georgia lawmaker wants to re-establish Senate Special Committee on Investigations

December 20, 2024 Community News

A Georgia lawmaker said he plans to file a resolution at the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session to re-establish the Senate Special Committee on Investigations.

New gangways installed for Georgia’s Sapelo Island Ferry Service

December 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia Department of Natural Resources contractor installed two new gangways for the ferry service to and from Sapelo Island this week.

Georgia corrections facilities study committee adopts final report

December 20, 2024 Community News

Georgia officials should leverage public-private partnerships to expand the capacity of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Appeals court removes Willis from Trump case; does not dismiss indictment

December 19, 2024 The Center Square

The Georgia Court of Appeals has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the election interference case against former president Donald Trump and others.

AAA: Georgia gas prices up slightly

December 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia gas price average increased slightly at the pump compared to last week, with drivers paying an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.