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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.

Georgia lawmakers give final passage to legislation increasing punishments for reckless driving

April 1, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Last week, the Georgia Senate granted final passage to Senate Bill 10, which introduces measures to establish an offense for knowingly attending and facilitating illegal drag races and to heighten penalties for reckless driving.

Atlanta, MARTA planning additional stations, cost unclear

March 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials appear poised for one of the largest additions to the city’s rail transit system in decades.

Georgia legislation would bar foreign adversaries from buying farmland

March 22, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia House has passed a measure prohibiting the purchase of agricultural land in Georgia by a person who is not a U.S. citizen or legal resident or an agent of a foreign government designated as a foreign adversary.

Georgia Senate passes law targeting sanctuary cities

March 22, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Senate has passed a measure that proponents say would bolster enforcement of Georgia’s existing law against sanctuary cities.

Ossoff, Warnock, Loudermilk demand answers from post office about alleged fraud at Marietta Post Office

March 21, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Federal lawmakers from Georgia launching a bipartisan inquiry with USPS into alleged fraud at the Marietta Post Office.