Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

A one-stop guide to Cartersville

November 28, 2010 Todd DeFeo

The small city of Cartersville, Georgia, offers a surprising number of attractions, and given its proximity to Interstate 75, it’s an easy drive from Atlanta.

A closer look at campaign yard signs

November 1, 2010 Todd DeFeo

They appear every election season – in front yards, on street corners and in abandoned lots: campaign signs.

Park recalls Savannah’s role during Revolutionary War

September 25, 2010 Todd DeFeo

By the end of 1778, the southern port city of Savannah was in the hands of the British.

Shrum Mound serves as link to Ohio’s first residents

September 19, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Before Westerners settled what is today Columbus and central Ohio, the area was home to a number of mound-building societies, including the Adena Culture.

Building a brand on a yard sign (Part IV)

September 10, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Campaign yard signs don’t only help with name recognition, they can help to establish a candidate’s so-called theme – an easy-to-remember message that resonates with voters.

Campaign signs maintain relevance in digital age (Part III)

September 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Among a campaign webpage, social media platforms and direct mail, it might seem as though campaign yard signs are no longer relevant.

Campaign signs: ‘A very visible metric of political strength and organization’ (Part II)

September 1, 2010 Todd DeFeo

If yard signs alone don’t necessarily translate into votes, they do work to reinforce a base of support for a particular candidate.

What role do yard signs play in an election? (Part I)

August 31, 2010 Todd DeFeo

They appear every election season – in front yards, on street corners and in abandoned lots: campaign signs. They’re an important and ever-present part of campaigns for local, state and federal offices. But what role, if any, do they play in helping elect candidates?

Retracing Dunwoody’s role in the Civil War

August 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Retracing the Civil War in Dunwoody can be rather boring. After all, not much happened here.

Smyrna workers repair water main break

August 8, 2010 Todd DeFeo

City crews on Sunday responded to a water main break near the intersection of Concord Road and South Cobb Drive.