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.

A look back at the 2014 Atlanta snowpocalypse

January 28, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Ten years ago, it was embarrassing for Georgia when snow, ice and traffic brought Atlanta to a standstill.

Georgia lawmaker plans ‘Second Amendment Lawsuit Protection Act’

January 24, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would give liability protection to property owners and gun manufacturers from “frivolous lawsuits.”

Georgia has a ‘generational opportunity’ to invest in transportation

January 22, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia has a “generational opportunity” to further invest in transportation projects statewide, the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee said on Monday.

Atlanta officials: Taxpayers won’t pay more for training center

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta officials on Wednesday reaffirmed that city taxpayers will not be responsible for additional costs related to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been the scene of often violent opposition.

Audit: Georgia should consider statewide council for homelessness

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers should explore establishing a statewide council if they want a more coordinated approach to address homelessness, a new audit found.

How South Carolina is funding $500M in bridge upgrades

January 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2024-25 executive budget includes $500 million for bridge upgrades, spending the governor says is necessary because of the state’s “booming economy and rapid population growth.”

Kemp proposes $1.5B more for transportation department projects

January 11, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to recommend an additional $1.5 billion in state funds for the Georgia Department of Transportation for projects that “directly help move commuters and freight.”

Georgia’s first sports betting bill of the season moves

January 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities passed a measure to authorize sports betting in the state.

Will the proposed Mulberry incorporation push be the next Buckhead?

January 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Some Georgia Republicans want to create a new city in unincorporated northeastern Gwinnett County, but at least one Democrat says this is tantamount to the next Buckhead cityhood movement.

Certificate of need, school choice among the issues facing Georgia lawmakers

January 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

School choice, a possible Medicaid expansion, certificate of need repeal and tort reform will be among the issues Georgia lawmakers are likely to debate when the General Assembly reconvenes on Monday.