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New Jersey lawmakers look to dissuade travelers from South Carolina, Georgia, citing ‘reproductive service limitations’

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a measure to establish a system for informing travelers to other states about reproductive service limitations.

Kemp extends gas tax suspension in Georgia

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended a suspension of the state’s gas tax.

Kemp declares emergency with massive Hurricane Milton headed for Florida

October 8, 2024 Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency Tuesday for 38 Georgia counties likely to be affected by Hurricane Milton, a massive storm expected to make landfall in west-central Florida Wednesday night.

Traffic building as Floridians flee in advance of Hurricane Milton

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia transportation officials report high traffic volumes on interstate and state routes as Floridians flee Hurricane Milton.

Rep. Lauren Daniel Releases Statement on Georgia Supreme Court’s Reinstatement of LIFE Act, Commending Attorney General Chris Carr for his Appeal

October 7, 2024 Official News Releases

State Representative Lauren Daniel (R-Locust Grove) released the following statement in response to the Georgia Supreme Court’s recent decision to reinstate the LIFE Act.

Expert: Government should consider guardrails, not roadblocks for AI regulation

October 7, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The responsible use of artificial intelligence requires the government to implement guardrails, not roadblocks, an expert told Georgia lawmakers last week.

Rockdale County continues to reel from chemical fire

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Rockdale County continues to reel after a Sept. 29 chemical fire at BioLab in Conyers.

Sen. Billy Hickman Leads Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation Meeting at Sunbelt Agriculture Expo Center

October 7, 2024 Official News Releases

On September 25, Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, led the committee’s third meeting at the Sunbelt Agriculture Expo Center in Moultrie, Georgia.

Georgia gas prices remain below the national average

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Gas prices in Georgia remain below the national average and have dropped further thanks to a suspension of the state’s gas tax.

Big Green Egg sets Guinness World Records title for largest serving of chicken wings

October 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Big Green Egg set the Guinness World Records title for the largest serving of chicken wings on Saturday.