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Former National Park Service employee pleads guilty to overtime wage theft

January 8, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A former maintenance department employee at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds for submitting false overtime entries on his timesheets.

Georgia study committee urges state to legalize mobile sports betting

December 2, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A special committee has possibly given lawmakers the cover they need to expand gambling in the state.

Audit: Georgia has opportunities to generate more revenue for state parks

October 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites Division already generates significant revenue to help fund its operations and capital costs, a state audit identified more opportunities to generate revenue.

Big Green Egg’s EGGtoberfest set for Oct. 4 in Lawrenceville

October 2, 2025 The Turnaround

Big Green Egg will hold its annual EGGtoberfest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

Georgia drew 174 million visitors in 2024, breaking tourism records again

September 26, 2025 The Turnaround

Georgia set tourism records for a third straight year and ranked No. 5 nationwide for overnight visitation for the fifth year in a row, state officials announced at the Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference.

Georgia earns ‘B’ for finances, posts $4,000 taxpayer surplus amid waning federal aid

September 26, 2025 The Turnaround

Georgia improved its financial condition in 2024, finishing the year with $13.6 billion more than needed to pay its bills, according to Truth in Accounting.

Nov. 18 special election set vacant Georgia Senate District 35 seat

September 24, 2025 The Turnaround

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called a special election for Nov. 18, 2025, to fill the state Senate District 35 seat vacated by Sen. Jason F. Esteves’ resignation.

Georgia: Hurricane Helene price gougers punished in Augusta and Vidalia

September 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia has reached settlements with Augusta-based Smile Grocery, formerly known as Pope’s Grocery, and Vidalia-based Dhruv 1995 LLC d/b/a Fast Break II over allegations that the companies engaged in price gouging during the declared state of emergency related to Hurricane Helene.

Athens statue honors Ben Epps, ‘Georgia’s First Aviator,’ and his role in aviation history

August 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright is well-known, Ben Epps, who built and flew aircraft in the early 20th century, may not be as widely known.

Happy July! HERO units return 24/7 to Atlanta interstates

June 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program is returning to actively patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.