Articles by Todd DeFeo

About Todd DeFeo

Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and Railfanning.org.

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.

South Carolina officials approve $719M for pavement improvements

May 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission has agreed to spend another $719 million on pavement improvements across the state.

Georgia to receive millions for airport upgrades

May 16, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia is poised to receive $120 million for airport infrastructure upgrades across the state as part of the fiscal 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grant program, a federal lawmaker from Georgia said.

Jones, Burns appoint committee to probe Georgia licensing issues

May 14, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A new “blue ribbon” committee will probe reported issues with the Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Boards Division, with backers saying the office is failing Georgians and the agency’s head saying it needs more of the money it takes in for the state.