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Republicans cry foul over county election officials opening offices this weekend

November 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Republicans are crying foul after some election officials in metro Atlanta counties offices to collect absentee ballots.

Georgia passes four million mark for early voting

November 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia surpassed the four million mark on Friday, the last day of early voting.

Judge rules Cobb County must overnight mail delayed absentee ballots

November 1, 2024 Community News

A Cobb County judge has ordered county election officials to overnight mail delayed absentee ballots and include the express return.

Feds to monitor voting procedures in some metro Atlanta counties

November 1, 2024 Community News

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Department of Justice plan to monitor voting rights in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties for the November 5, 2024, general election.

Atlanta Regional Commission survey finds the economy is Atlanta region’s top concern

November 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The economy is the Atlanta region’s top concern, outpacing crime and other hot-button issues.

Georgia approves millions for farmers and timber producers

November 1, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission approved a proposal redirecting $100 million in defeasance proceeds to the Georgia Development Authority to financially support Georgia farmers and timber producers.

Could Georgia continue cutting its income tax rate?

October 31, 2024 Todd DeFeo

While Georgia officials have been keen to lower the state’s income tax rate, they may not be done cutting.

Georgia Supreme Court rules tax levied on adult entertainment establishments is constitutional

October 31, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled that a state tax levied on adult entertainment establishments to help child victims of sexual exploitation is constitutional.

Think before placing that sign on the highway right of way

October 31, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Unauthorized signs on the right of way of Georgia roads are unlawful, and Georgia Department of Transportation crews are likely to remove them as part of routine maintenance work.

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation hosting Jazz Under the Gazebo on Saturday

October 31, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation is hosting its Jazz Under the Gazebo fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Market Village Gazebo in downtown Smyrna.