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Smyrna’s July Sunday Lecture focuses on Chattahoochee River Line

July 11, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Concord Covered Bridge Historic District Board President Phil Ivester will discuss his research into the Chattahoochee River Line troop movements and battles during the Civil War in the summer of 1864 during a July 14 lecture.

Numbers: Georgia ranks at the bottom for on-time First Class mail

July 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Postal performance in Georgia continues to lag, according to new numbers.

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office arrests reckless driver after pursuit

June 29, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Support Team (F.A.S.T.) has arrested a 27-year-old Chicago man following a pursuit.

Savannah launches new online portal for short-term vacation rentals management

June 26, 2024 Official News Releases

The city of Savannah has launched a new online portal for the management of short-term vacation rentals and the enforcement of the city’s STVR ordinance.

A sign at Glover Park in Marietta, Ga., on Aug. 16, 2020, urges visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Georgia COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Sites Closing

June 21, 2024 Official News Releases

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites. The last day to be tested for COVID-19 at a community testing site will be June 30, 2024.

What’s the ROI on a downtown redevelopment?

June 18, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia cities routinely invest millions in redeveloping their downtowns, but how do taxpayers know whether they’re receiving the most for their tax dollars?

Atlanta officials approve money for businesses impacted by water main breaks

June 18, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta city officials have approved $7.5 million for a fund ostensibly intended to help small businesses impacted by a series of water main breaks that brought the city to a crawl for days.

Cobb, Gwinnett voters to decide transit tax on Nov. 5

June 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Voters in two metro Atlanta counties will decide on a tax to support transit when they head to the polls for November’s presidential election.

Will Georgia approve some form of gambling expansion?

June 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers have long considered schemes to expand gambling in Georgia, whether it’s casino gambling or sports betting, but to date haven’t found a palatable approach.

WalletHub: These are 2024’s best and worst cities for staycations

June 10, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With roughly 82% of Americans planning to travel this summer and high expenses forcing many people to stay home, WalletHub released its list of 2024’s best and worst cities for staycations.