Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

What’s the ROI on a downtown redevelopment?

June 18, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia cities routinely invest millions in redeveloping their downtowns, but how do taxpayers know whether they’re receiving the most for their tax dollars?

Atlanta officials approve money for businesses impacted by water main breaks

June 18, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta city officials have approved $7.5 million for a fund ostensibly intended to help small businesses impacted by a series of water main breaks that brought the city to a crawl for days.

Cobb, Gwinnett voters to decide transit tax on Nov. 5

June 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Voters in two metro Atlanta counties will decide on a tax to support transit when they head to the polls for November’s presidential election.

Will Georgia approve some form of gambling expansion?

June 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers have long considered schemes to expand gambling in Georgia, whether it’s casino gambling or sports betting, but to date haven’t found a palatable approach.

Georgia approves $16.9M in loans, grants for transportation projects

June 7, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials approved $16.9 million in loans and grants for five transportation infrastructure projects across the state.

Georgia committees to explore forest innovation, farmland preservation, tree safety

June 6, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Several Georgia study committees will explore various agricultural issues facing the Peach State, including the potential impact of sustainable aviation fuel.

Georgia hearing spotlights social media companies’ censorship

June 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state lawmaker who says she was silenced when she switched parties last year convened a hearing to showcase how social media companies can de-platform people to manipulate messaging.

Georgia AG to FCC: Let jails, prisons use cell phone jammers

June 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s attorney general wants a federal agency to lift its ban on cell phone jammers that bars state officials from using the devices to block contraband cell phones in jails and prisons.

Atlanta City Council approves $2.75B fiscal 2025 budget

June 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta City Council has unanimously approved a more than $2.7 billion fiscal 2025 budget, which officials termed “historic.”

Georgia gas prices remain below national average

May 20, 2024 Todd DeFeo

With the unofficial start of summer lurking this weekend, Georgia gas prices continue to remain below the national average.