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Smyrna Museum to unveil temporary exhibit on Brawner Hospital

May 6, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Museum will unveil a new temporary exhibit exploring the history of the former Brawner Hospital.

Kemp signs bills targeting police car arsonists, helping first responders with PTSD

May 3, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed measures to make a new criminal offense for burning police cars and another to help first responders who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Athens, Georgia, mayor submits recommended fiscal 2025 budget

May 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz has submitted his fiscal 2025 recommended budget to the commission for review.

Georgia eliminating Atlanta’s variable speed limit signs

April 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials are paying more than $400,000 to remove 167 variable speed limit signs in metro Atlanta.

Expert disputes Cobb’s view of Braves’ development as a home run

April 15, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Cobb County officials continue to tout the benefits of the Atlanta Braves stadium development near Smyrna, but a leading expert says the project’s finances aren’t quite the home run leaders suggest.

Georgia transportation officials awarded $137M in projects in February

April 11, 2024 The Center Square

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 10 projects in February, down from the 14 projects the agency awarded in January.

Georgia governor signs Tybee Island nuisance law

April 9, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a measure granting Tybee Island and other local governments in the state the authority to hold promoters of unpermitted events accountable for resulting costs.

Should Georgia jurisdictions fund and operate museums?

April 8, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Many local jurisdictions operate museums, pulling money from various sources of public funds to operate them, which raises the question of whether it is a core function of local governments.

Could Georgia’s proposed foreign ownership land ban pass judicial review?

April 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers have passed legislation that ostensibly bans “foreign adversaries” from owning agricultural land or property near a military base or airport, but one expert said it’s not clear the measure can stand up to judicial scrutiny.

Dolezal: Week 12 of the 2024 Georgia legislative session

April 3, 2024 Greg Dolezal

The 2024 Legislative Session has officially wrapped up, and from the get-go, Senate Republicans set ambitious goals for the session—to expand economic opportunities, fostering an educated workforce, and enhancing community safety, all aimed at ensuring the well-being of Georgians. I couldn’t be prouder of our accomplishments this session.