July 2019 - Sightseers' Delight

Community residents confront Sterigenics over ethylene oxide emissions

July 31, 2019 Todd DeFeo

An Illinois company that sterilizes medical equipment claims it releases about 200 pounds of ethylene oxide emissions per year, but as recently as 2015, the company released about 3,000 pounds, its president acknowledged.

Sterigenics to meet with community following concerns about ethylene oxide emissions

July 29, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Representatives from an Illinois-based company will meet with Atlanta-area residents and community leaders on Tuesday following reports their Georgia facility emits potentially cancer-causing ethylene oxide (EO) gas.

A tale as old as the printing press: What a 150 year old wreck teaches about the spread of misinformation

July 28, 2019 Todd DeFeo

At the pace news moves today, it is frustrating when inaccurate information makes it into the public square. A wreck 150 years ago shows this is not a new phenomenon.

Western & Atlantic Railroad Book Signing at Acworth Bookstore

July 19, 2019 Special to Express Telegraph

Author Todd DeFeo will sign copies of his new book, a history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, during a book signing in Acworth. DeFeo will appear from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Acworth Bookstore in Acworth, Georgia. The state of Georgia chartered the Western & Atlantic in 1836 and still owns the railroad, which runs from Atlanta to Chattanooga. DeFeo, the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and editor of

Smyrna Historical Society hosting collection event on July 27

July 17, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Smyrna Historical Society will host a collection event where residents can potentially donate documents, photographs or artifacts relevant to the history of Smyrna and South Cobb.

Heading north from Atlanta to enjoy some peace and quiet

July 8, 2019 Todd DeFeo

From Atlanta’s crowded thoroughfares, it might seem hard to believe there is a place just a short drive away that is steeped in history, offers endless scenic views and is home to a wine scene that is starting to turn heads. But the North Georgia Mountains offer the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta.

Another Atlanta area city bans e-scooters

July 5, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna, Ga., City Council last month voted to ban shareable e-scooters in the city, making it the latest Atlanta area city to pass such a prohibition.

Atlanta city council votes to ban public smoking in Atlanta

July 2, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The Atlanta City Council has approved legislation banning smoking and vaping in public places in the city.