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Georgia lawmakers want UNESCO World Heritage designation for the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

February 2, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter want to make the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Georgia officials roll out increased penalties for gang crimes

January 31, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Republicans formally rolled out legislation to increase penalties for those who recruit minors into gangs.

Feds sending $4 million to Georgia for McIntosh County ferry service

January 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

he feds are sending $4 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation to buy a new electric ferry.

Georgia repatriating Native American artifacts from Etowah Indian Mounds

January 26, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is returning artifacts to culturally affiliated tribes from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville. The repatriation is required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), a federal law enacted in 1990.

Georgia Senate Republicans prioritize public safety in legislative session

January 26, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s Senate Republicans on Thursday identified public safety and potential tax cuts among their top priorities for the 2023 session.

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.