Georgia Archives - Page 42 of 163

Report looks at ‘policy concerns’ facing Atlanta’s Buckhead community

November 29, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The upscale Atlanta community of Buckhead garners headlines, whether it’s a discussion about crime or the failed cityhood movement.

Georgia lawmakers could look at easing regulations for home-based businesses

November 28, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers could weigh changes to a state law that allows local jurisdictions to levy licensing fees on home-based businesses.

AAA activates ‘tow to go’ for Thanksgiving holiday weekend

November 21, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

AAA plans to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend and will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road.

Editorial: Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

November 20, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Reducing the funding for public safety and training without question leads to higher crime, longer response times, and endangering innocent people.

GBI arrests former Woodstock police officer

November 17, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged a 27-year-old former Woodstock police officer with invasion of privacy and violation of oath by a public officer.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation releases 2024 ‘Places in Peril’ list

November 16, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2024 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.

GBI investigating officer-involved near shooting Smyrna

November 16, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting between Marietta and Smyrna at the request of the Cobb County Police Department.

Ossoff: Georgia to see $1.8B from feds in fiscal 2024 for infrastructure

November 16, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The feds are sending Georgia more than $1.8 billion for fiscal 2024 for a slate of infrastructure projects, a federal lawmaker said.

BREAKING: GBI to investigate Cobb County officer-involved shooting

November 15, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The GBI has been requested by the Cobb County Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting.

Group wants states like Georgia to prepare for economic uncertainty

November 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia doesn’t produce budget stress tests or a long-term budget assessment, and a non-profit group says the Peach State and other states should start preparing for economic uncertainty.