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Georgia offering free admission to historic sites for ‘Super Museum Sunday’

January 26, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

To spotlight the Peach State’s fascinating past, Georgia’s State Historic Sites are offering free admission on Sunday, February 5. The event is part of Georgia History Festival’s statewide celebration of “Super Museum Sunday.”

Southern Museum’s Southern Spirits returns on February 10

January 15, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host the first Southern Spirits of 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 10.

Georgia House elects Burns as speaker

January 9, 2023 The Center Square

The Georgia House kicked off business on Monday by electing state Rep. Jon Burns, R-Newington, as its new speaker.

Mass transit could be expanding in Georgia, but critics say costs aren’t justified

January 9, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta once had a robust transportation network, with streetcars rumbling along the city’s streets and interurban lines connecting suburbs like Marietta and Stone Mountain.

Welcome to Atlanta, Roshambo

December 29, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The new Unsukay concept in Buckhead, Roshambo, is precisely what Atlanta needs. It joins the company’s other popular concepts: Muss & Turner’s in Smyrna, MTH Pizza in Smyrna and Local Three in Buckhead.

Georgia DOT urging motorists to use caution, delay travel Tuesday morning if possible

December 27, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) crews are mobilized and have been actively monitoring and patrolling routes in the northwest, northeast and metro Atlanta portions of Georgia since mid-day Monday.

Despite gas tax moratorium, Georgia tax revenues continue to rise

November 14, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia continues to see its tax collections increase.

Despite legal battle, $5B Rivian electric vehicle plant still in progress for Georgia

October 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Work on electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive’s $5 billion plant will progress as planned despite an ongoing legal fight, officials confirmed to The Center Square.

Inflation, supply chain woes raise costs for Georgia road projects

October 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Inflation is driving up the cost of road projects in Georgia, with some project bids more than 40% higher than projected.

Georgia lawmakers could consider increasing state’s tax incentives for music production

October 11, 2022 Todd DeFeo

State lawmakers could soon consider increasing the state’s tax incentives for music or creating a state-run music office to help performers, managers, songwriters and producers.