Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Nov. 5, 2005: Day 1 in the Old Country

November 5, 2005 Todd DeFeo

We just returned from a pretty amazing day out in Florence. The night wrapped up with an amazing dinner at Vecchia Bettola

Italy Bound

November 2, 2005 Todd DeFeo

In less than 24 hours, I will be Italy bound. Check back in about two weeks to see pictures of my journey.

ABH: 77 motions filed in Whitaker case

November 2, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Attorneys for a man charged with killing a Pendergrass police officer in December want to restrict the use of the word “murder” during an upcoming trial.

ABH: Exhibit shines light on history of electricity

October 28, 2005 Todd DeFeo

A simple flip of the switch these days turns on the lights.

ABH: Man is shot, killed trying to flee police

October 25, 2005 Todd DeFeo

A city police officer shot and killed a 22-year-old convicted felon after he ran away from police and, according to authorities, flashed a loaded handgun at officers pursuing him.

ABH: Winder merchants: Old hotel not the spot for parking lot

September 6, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Saying a deck could alleviate parking problems downtown, Winder City Council members in December agreed to purchase the Old Granite Hotel building for $200,000.

ABH: Taxpayers to foot bill after Barrow loses commandments suit

August 11, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Barrow County commissioners voted 4-2 Tuesday night to spend taxpayer dollars to cover the legal fees an anonymous resident incurred when he sued the government over a Ten Commandments display at the courthouse in Winder.

ABH: Funding will drive study on proposed interstates

July 29, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Funding to the tune of $1.32 million will go toward studying the proposed Interstate 3 between Savannah and Knoxville, Tenn., under legislation the U.S. House of Representatives was expected to approve late Thursday night.

ABH: Commandments display removed

July 20, 2005 Todd DeFeo

A Ten Commandments display in the Barrow County Courthouse, which was the subject of a nearly two-year legal battle, has been quietly removed, in compliance with a federal court order.

ABH: Blast kills one, rocks small town

June 21, 2005 Todd DeFeo

A cigarette or static electricity may be to blame for a fatal explosion at an oil facility in this south Jackson County city Sunday night, authorities said Monday, but state officials considered the incident to be an accident.