2006 - Sightseers' Delight

The Death of a Dictator

December 30, 2006 Todd DeFeo

No matter where one stands politically, the world just witnessed an historic event: The death of Saddam Hussein. Saddam was tried, convicted and sentenced to death in an Iraqi judicial system. He met his fate,

Media Reports: Saddam Executed

December 29, 2006 HarpBlaster.com

Saddam Hussein was executed Saturday morning (Iraqi time) for the 1982 murders of 148 people in the town of Dujail, various media outlets reported.

Disappearing Georgia: Towns Becoming Lost to Urban Sprawl

December 19, 2006 Todd DeFeo

There’s little that remains of the city of Russell. Perhaps, just a few businesses that bear Russell in their names.

The Crackdown on Illegal Aliens

December 12, 2006 Todd DeFeo

Cherokee County is taking a step to crack down on illegal aliens.

Happy Birthday, City of Jefferson

December 6, 2006 Todd DeFeo

Jefferson, which is the county seat of Jackson County, is steeped in history.

Gerald Ford Oldest Living US President Ever

November 13, 2006 Special to HarpBlaster.com News Wire

Gerald Ford on Sunday became the oldest living United States President in history at 93 years old.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces its 2007 List of State’s 10 ‘Places in Peril’

November 11, 2006 Special to HarpBlaster.com News Wire

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2007 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.

What does it all mean?

November 2, 2006 Todd DeFeo

A new poll suggests this year’s gubernatorial race in Georgia may go to a runoff. But don’t think it’s because there’s a tight race between Gov. Sonny Perdue and Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor.

An appreciation of the charming, yet misunderstood, spork

November 1, 2006 Todd DeFeo

Simple as it may be, the Spork is the type of innovation that helped change the course of utensils as we know it.

Moving from left toward right

October 27, 2006 Todd DeFeo

Maybe Jackson County could be the poster child of the Republican movement in Georgia.