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.

Atlanta airport to receive $40M federal grant to rebuild concourse

July 7, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The feds are sending $40 million to help improve a concourse at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Georgia tourism numbers climbed even during COVID-19 pandemic

July 6, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The number of tourists to Georgia continued to rise even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a positive story that state officials seem reluctant to tell.

Plaintiffs say settlement reached in Georgia unemployment claims case, but state says no deal yet

July 5, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Department of Labor was poised to settle a lawsuit over the payment and processing of unemployment insurance benefits claims but sought to withdraw after the case’s plaintiffs disseminated a press release announcing the settlement.

State lawmakers want U.S. Air Force to build next generation tanker aircraft in Georgia

July 5, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers wants to ensure the Department of Defense runs “an open, value-based competition” when selecting “the next aerial refueling tanker to meet the National Defense Strategy.”

Georgia Senate committee to examine oversight of local developmental authorities

July 4, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Senate committee is set to explore potential legislative solutions that could give the state more oversight of local development authorities.

Georgia commission will examine state’s civics education, make recommendations for improvements

July 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia commission will explore ways to promote civic engagement and improve the state’s K-12 curriculum on public service.

Georgia Department of Transportation awarded $110.8M worth of road projects in May

July 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it awarded 23 projects valued at more than $110.8 million in May.

Georgia’s Kemp extends gas tax holiday through mid-August

July 1, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to suspend the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales through mid-August. The order, signed Friday morning, also suspends the collection of the state sales tax on locomotive fuel.

Poll says Georgia gubernatorial race is too close to call

June 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

It’s been a hot start to Georgia’s summer and the Peach State’s gubernatorial race is a dead heat.

Boston Scientific plans $62.5M expansion in Georgia, but taxpayer contribution is unknown

June 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Boston Scientific plans to invest $62.5 million to expand its presence in Georgia.