2006 – Sightseers' Delight

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.

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.

Vietnam Wall Replica

October 5, 2006 Todd DeFeo

After an amazing and emotional motorcade from Winder to Athens, a scaled replica of the Vietnam Wall is here in town.

George Washington’s Restored Distillery at Mount Vernon Dedicated by Prince Andrew

September 27, 2006 The Travel Trolley

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York today joined public officials and leaders of the Scottish and American spirits industry at Historic Mount Vernon to celebrate the official dedication of the restored George Washington’s Distillery.

Savannah Now: Student charged in terror threat

September 16, 2006 Todd DeFeo

A Commerce High School freshman, rumored to have a “hit list” of people he wanted to harm, was charged early Thursday morning with making terroristic threats, authorities said.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you can see it in one

July 23, 2006 Todd DeFeo

You don’t have to be a history major to understand the impact Rome has had on the world. From aqueducts to roads, the Romans were ahead of their time and their influence can still be felt on society today.