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Georgia Senate passes bill targeting public safety interference

February 26, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Senate passed a measure banning the manufacturing, sale, distribution, possession, and use of signal jammers, devices that disrupt wireless communication.

Metro Atlanta county reports problem with caseload following Georgia school bus law

February 15, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A law that took effect in 2024 and stiffens penalties for motorists who pass a stopped school bus while children are loading or unloading is causing problems in one metro Atlanta county.

Federal legislation would force ‘sanctuary’ cities to comply with ICE

February 9, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Republican U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter of Georgia today introduced the No Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill ensuring dangerous criminal illegal immigrants are not safeguarded by “sanctuary” city or state policies.

Georgia Supreme Court chief justice: Everyone must ‘defend the rule of law’

February 6, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

In his State of the Judiciary, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson said that everyone must help defend the rule of law.

Smyrna City Council adopts downtown redevelopment plan

February 3, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council has approved the Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Plan, clearing the way for the city to issue a request for qualifications as early as this year.

It’s official: Smyrna, Georgia, is the Jonquil City, and it has the statue to prove it

February 2, 2026 Todd DeFeo

City officials on Friday formally unveiled a massive jonquil statue in the heart of the city’s “historic” downtown.

Georgia transportation said $120.1 million in projects awarded at December meeting

January 24, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 22 projects valued at roughly $120.1 million at its December State Transportation Board meeting.

Georgia governor declares emergency in advance of winter weather

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of Winter Storm Fern’s impact on the state this weekend.

SkyView Atlanta to close temporarily for axle repairs after lightning strike

January 14, 2026 The Turnaround

SkyView Atlanta is temporarily closed as it undergoes a comprehensive maintenance and repair process after an assessment determined the observation wheel’s main axle was likely struck by lightning.

Georgia lawmakers to host state parks art contest at the Georgia State Capitol

January 14, 2026 The Turnaround

State Reps. Marvin Lim and state Sen. Sonya Halpern will host the second annual Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites High School Art Contest at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday.